Waved Black
Common NameWaved Black
Scientific NameParascotia fuliginaria
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyBoletobiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, cream
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, often near dead wood or fungi
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantslichens, algae, fungi
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are dark and cryptic, feeding on lichens, algae, and fungi found on dead wood. They pupate in a cocoon, often among detritus.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark, mottled appearance with wavy pale markings, and its association with fungal/lichen habitats. Males have noticeably feathery antennae.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with a cryptic pattern of mottled dark brown and black markings interspersed with pale cream or yellowish patches, featuring indistinct wavy transverse lines across the wings.
