Webbed Grey
Common NameWebbed Grey
Scientific NameEudonia delunella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, heathland, often near moss-covered walls or rocks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, typically found on walls, rocks, or tree trunks, and pupate in a silken cocoon among their food source.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the intricate grey-brown cryptic pattern with wavy lines, and a prominent dark discal spot on the forewings. Often found in damp, mossy environments.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with forewings mottled in shades of grey, brown, and black, featuring wavy cross-lines and a distinct dark discal spot.
