White-spotted Brown
Common NameWhite-spotted Brown
Scientific NameEudonia truncicolella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyScopariinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatWoodlands, heathland, moorland, gardens, often in damp areas with mosses
Geographic RangeEurope, including British Isles, extending into parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, lichens
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on mosses and lichens, often on tree trunks, rocks, or walls. They overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall brown coloration with crisp white markings, especially the two large white spots on the forewings, and a white subterminal line. The resting posture with wings folded flat is typical.
Description
A small, slender-bodied moth with mottled brown forewings featuring prominent white markings, including two distinct white stigmata and a wavy white subterminal line.
