Rusty Dot Pearl

A migrant species that can sometimes arrive in large influxes with other migrants.

The Rusty Dot Pearl has multiple generations each year, usually spending winter as a pupa in the soil.

Caterpillars can reach a length of 10–15 millimetres (0.39–0.59 in. The adult moth flies at night and is attracted to light.

Flight Times

Primarily a migrant species to the UK but can be found at almost any time of the year.

Size and Family

• Family – Crambidae

• Small Sized 

• Wingspan Range – 18-22mm

Conservation Status

• UK BAP: Not listed

• Common

Caterpillar Food Plants

The caterpillars feed on herbaceous plants such as Burdock, hemp-agrimony and wild strawberry.

Habitat

It is often found in coastal habitats but also frequents gardens

Distribution

• Countries – England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland

• A common migrant across the British Isles.