Taken at Aston, Oxon., on June 26th 2025. (© David Hastings)
(1/200th sec at f/11)

Description

Family: Crambidae (ABH : 63.038)

Wing span: 30 - 34mm

The fore-wing is pale yellowish-brown, mottled greyish with a pearly sheen with two darker cross-lines.

It can be found throughout the British Isles.

It can be found in a wide range of habitats.

The flight period is mid-June to October, in one generation but possibly with a partial second.

Larvae feed mainly on Common Nettle, and also on English and Wych Elms.

It is readily disturbed during the day from nettle patches, flies from dusk and comes to light.

Earliest UK sighting: 26th June ; Latest UK sighting: 27th August

Sightings