Zebeeba falsalis
Common NameZebeeba falsalis
Scientific NameZebeeba falsalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, orchards
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, hawthorn, cherry, apple, willow
Flight PeriodMay to July, August to October (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various woody plants, often spinning leaves together. They typically overwinter as pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive combination of pale forewings with a dark central discal spot, a wavy dark subterminal line, and a row of small black dots along the outer margin.
Description
A small moth with pale greyish-white forewings featuring a prominent dark discal spot and a wavy, dark brown subterminal band, often with a series of small black dots along the termen.
