Pyralidae

62.012 Dusky Knot-horn Pyla fusca (Haworth, 1811)

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 11 to 12.5mm

Habitats: Heathland, moorland, acid woodland and gardens.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed in the day. It can be found visiting flowers such as Common Ragwort at night and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds in a web on Heather and possibly Bilberry.