Yellow Silverling
Common NameYellow Silverling
Scientific NameAnania crocealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, grey
HabitatDamp grasslands, fens, marshes, woodland edges, riverbanks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (e.g., Siberia, Japan)
Host PlantsMentha, Stachys, Teucrium, Origanum
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various Lamiaceae plants, often within a silken web on leaves. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically near the ground, and the species overwinters as a larva.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright yellow forewings with their characteristic dark, wavy transverse lines and a prominent dark discal spot. The plain grey hindwings provide a clear contrast to the patterned forewings.
Description
A small moth characterized by its bright yellow forewings adorned with wavy dark brown or grey lines and a distinct dark discal spot. The hindwings are uniformly pale greyish-brown.
