Short-cloaked Moth

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The Short-cloaked Moth (Nola cucullatella) is a moth of the family Nolidae. It is distributed through most of Europe.

Related Topics:
Moth - Nolidae - Europe

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This is a small species (wingspan 15-20 mm) with grey or brown forewings with black basal areas which resemble a short cloak when the moth is at rest. The hindwings are uniform cream or grey. It flies at night in June and July* and is attracted to light.

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The slightly hairy larva is reddish-brown with white marks along the back. It feeds on various rosaceous plants including apple, Cotoneaster, hawthorn, pear, Prunus, rowan and whitebeam. The species overwinters as a small larva.

Related Topics:
Larva - Rosaceous - Apple - Cotoneaster - Hawthorn - Pear - Prunus - Rowan - Whitebeam

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• The flight season refers to the British Isles. This may vary in other parts of the range.
 
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