72.004 Buttoned Snout Copyright Martin Evans
72.004 Buttoned Snout female Copyright Martin Evans
72.004 Buttoned Snout female Copyright Martin Evans
72.004 Buttoned Snout larva at 20mm Copyright Martin Evans
Distribution map Copyright Martin Evans
Life stages table Copyright Martin Evans 72.004 Buttoned Snout Copyright Martin Evans

Erebidae

72.004 Buttoned Snout Hypena rostralis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Notable B

Similar species: The curved leading edge and in well marked specimens the bar between the oval spot and kidney mark separate this moth from other snouts.

Forewing: 13 to 15mm

Habitats: Abundant Hop in sunny locations, the margins of woodland rides and clearings, mature hedgerows, scrub and gardens.

Habits: The moth hibernates in caves, out-buildings and cellars. The moth does seem to be attracted to window light, but is scarce in moth-traps. It is also attracted to sugar, Ivy and over-ripe blackberries.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Hop, including the cultivated Golden Hop. It pupates under a leaf of the foodplant.

On the European mainland it has also been recorded feeding on brambles and Common Nettle.