Crambidae

63.063 Chequered Grey Scoparia basistrigalis Knaggs, 1866

Common (not present in Scotland)

Similar species:

Forewing: 9.5 to 11mm

Habitats: Deciduous and mixed woodland, marshland and gardens.

Habits: The moth rests on tree trunks during the day. It is nocturnal and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on mosses on or adjacent to the base of trees. It lives in a flimsy silk web amongst Swan's-neck Thyme-moss Mnium homum, Broom Forkmoss Dicranum scoparium and possibly other mosses. It pupates in a tough cocoon disguised with moss and soil.