Crambidae

63.032 Rufous Pearl Udea fulvalis (Hübner, [1809])

Immigrant / Occasional temporary colonist

Similar species:

Forewing: 11 to 13.5mm

Habitats: Wasteground, open ground and gardens.

Habits: The moth can be disturbed by day. It flies from dusk onwards when it visits Buddleia and Lavender and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva overwinters without feeding. In the spring it feeds on Catmint, Black Horehound, White Dead-nettle and Meadow Clary. There is a record of a larva reared from Garden Parsley. It pupates in a cocoon amongst the leaves of the foodplant.