Crambidae

63.068 Moorland Grey Eudonia murana (Curtis, 1827)

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 9 to 11mm

Habitats: Moorland, lower mountain slopes and other rocky places.

Habits: The moth rests on moss covered walls and rocks during the day. It flies from late evening in warm weather and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on unconfirmed species of mosses on walls and rocks. It pupates in a silk-lined cavity under the moss.