Mother of Pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis, (Scopoli, 1763))

General Information

This moth is easily confused mistaken for a macro-moth due to its large size. It is however, unmistakable.

Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Wingspan: 26-40 mm.
Foodplant(s): nettles (Urtica spp.)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status:

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Anania lancealis (=Perinephela)

06667 Mother of Pearl Pleuroptya ruralis, (Scopoli, 1763)

BF1405 (ABH63.038)