LEPIDOPTERA | Pyraloidea

Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths) > Scopariinae

Checklist ref. 63.066

Designation: 'micro-moth'

Status: common and widespread

Typical habitat: open country, calcareous grassland

Larval foodplant:           roots and dead leaves of Ribwort Plantain and Common Ragwort

Flight behaviour: flies in warm dry weather and to light

Flight season: May - August