Ethmia quadrillella is a moth belonging to the family Depressariidae, subfamily Ethmiinae.
Three subspecies have been described:[2]
This species can be found in Eurasia.[2]
This species mainly inhabits unmanaged meadows, hedge rows and rough grasslands.[3][4]
The wingspan of the moth ranges from 15–19 mm (0.59–0.75 in).[5] The basic color of wings is white, with large black markings.
The flight time ranges from May to mid September in one or two generations. The host plants are comfrey (genus Symphytum), forget-me-not (genus Myosotis) [4] and lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis).[5] Larvae overwinter in a cocoon amongst leaf litter.[3]
Larva
A piece of Symphytum officinale leaf eaten by larva
Mounted specimen
Ethmia quadrillella is a moth belonging to the family Depressariidae, subfamily Ethmiinae.
