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Rosy Tabby Snout Moth

Endotricha flammealis

Description:

The wingspan is 18 - 23 mm. The moth flies from July to August in the temperate parts of its range (e.g. in the British Isles) and is attracted to light. The caterpillars typically feed on, Common Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) and bilberries (Vaccinium), as well as on various plant remains and on dry leaves of willows (Salix) and oaks (Quercus).

Habitat:

It is found in Europe and nearby regions: its range extends to Iran (via the Caucasus), to Lebanon and Syria, and to the Maghreb.

Notes:

ID with help of this site: http://www.globaltwitcher.com/gt2/taxa_p...

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10 Comments

injica
injica 10 years ago

I know I have found its id, I just as sugg by bayucca, didn't wanna remove anything even the wrong one.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

I don't think it is Paraponyx, you are absolutely correct with Endotricha flammealis.

injica
injica 10 years ago

Hm don't know....they are pretty common and i have found few with different markings.... but by the position can also be Parapoynx, or not?

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

The position is just like a Thyrididae, but I am not finding a match.

injica
injica 10 years ago

Thank you Adarsha, glad you like it!

Adarsha B S
Adarsha B S 10 years ago

Wonderful spotting :)

injica
injica 10 years ago

To me it looks more like a he being eccentric :D

Sckel
Sckel 10 years ago

She can not sit like a lady.

injica
injica 10 years ago

da, i razočarale se sta mi pokazuje :P

Jopy
Jopy 10 years ago

slikala si ga s obe strane ;) he he

injica
Spotted by
injica

Croatia

Spotted on Jul 20, 2013
Submitted on Jul 20, 2013

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