Pyralidae

62.020 Legume Knot-horn Etiella zinckenella (Treitschke, 1832)

Immigrant

Similar species:

Forewing: 8 to 12.5mm

Habitats: Open dry habitats.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded in Britain and Ireland. On the European mainland it is associated with peas, beans and lupins. It is considered a pest of Soya Bean, Cow Pea, lentils and other cultivated peas and beans across the world.