Common Marble

Celypha lacunana

Description

Wingspan 16 - 18mm. This is another variable moth that needs close inspection to be sure of its identity.

Habitat

Woodland edge, hedgerows and rough ground where the caterpillars feed on a range of herbaceous species.

Status and distribution

Common and widespread throughout Britain. Common in Nottinghamshire and at Netherfield Lagoons.

Best time to see

May to August.

  • Common Marble - Celypha lacunana - June 5th 2014

  • Common Marble - Celypha lacunana - August 31st 2014

  • Common Marble - Celypha lacunana - June 20th 2021

  • Common Marble - Celypha lacunana - May 24th 2022

  • Common Marble - Celypha lacunana - May 24th 2022

  • Common Marble - Celypha lacunana - 1st June 2022

  • Common Marble - Celypha lacunana - caterpillar - June 9th 2013

  • Common Marble - Celypha lacunana - caterpillar - April 21st 2017