Cannot be confused with any other species. A sandy brown moth with many red-brown cross-lines, although the female tends to be paler and smaller than the male. This moth rests on stems with the paler hindwing partially exposed.
Flies in the afternoon in dry, sunny weather and again after dark, and can be common where it occurs. Hides amongst vegetation in dull or overcast conditions.
Size and Family
- Family – Carpets and Allies (Larentiines)
- Medium Sized
Conservation status
- UK BAP: Not listed
- Scarce (Nationally Scarce A)
Caterpillar Food Plants
Not known for certain, but possibly on Meadow Buttercup.
Habitat
Associated on rough upland pasture and moorland, usually associated with wet flushes dominated by rushes.
Distribution
- Countries – Scotland
- Only found in Scotland
- Distribution Trend Since 1970’s = Britain: Declining
