Udea fulvalis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1809.
Etymology The species name fulvalis derives from the Latin fulvus, meaning fulvous.
Distribution This species can be found in most of Europe. Fauna Europaea
Description Udea fulvalis has a wingspan measuring between 24 and 29 mm. UK Moths The uppersides of the forewings of these moths show a fulvous brown or yellowish-brown colouration, with darker markings. Larvae are pale green, with a black head.
Adults of this species are rather similar to Ebulea crocealis and Udea prunalis.
Biology Adults are on wing in one generation a year (univoltine species) from June to late August, depending on location. They preferably fly at night, when they come to light. Ledpidoptera of Belgium
The larvae mainly feed on a variety of plants of the family Lamiaceae (Ballota, Nepeta and Salvia pratensis, etc.), but also on Cornus and Lychnis. They pupate in a cocoon amongst leaves of the host plants.
References
External links Lepiforum.de Udea fulvalis at Funet Naturhistoriska risksmuseet Paolo Mazzei, Daniel Morel, Raniero Panfil Moths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa