Erebidae

72.062 White-lined Snout Schrankia taenialis (Hübner, [1809])

Notable B

Similar species: Pinion-streaked Snout Schrankia costaestrigalis has narrower forewings and a large, obvious streak through the kidney mark.

Forewing: 9 to 11mm

Habitats: Damp woodland, shaded hedge-banks and heathland.

Habits: The moth flies from dusk when it visits flowers. It also comes to sugar and light.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded in the wild. In captivity it feeds on Lettuce and the flowers of Cross-leaved Heath, Bell Heather, Heather, Wild Thyme and Hogweed and when larger it will take sliced Runner Beans. It pupates suspended from stems just above the soil.