Oncocera semirubella explained

Oncocera semirubella, the rosy-striped knot-horn, is a small moth of the family Pyralidae.

Distribution

It is found in European regions, including the British Isles, and East Asia (e.g. China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan).

Description

The wingspan is 26–30 mm. The adult moth flies in one generation by the end of June to August. It is easily disturbed on short grassland, flies from dusk onwards, and is attracted to light and sugar.

Biology

The larvae feed on bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), white clover, Ononis species, horseshoe vetch and Medicago species.

Notes

  1. The flight season refers to Belgium and the Netherlands; this may vary in other parts of its range.

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