About Ear Moth
A small brown moth whose larvae bore inside grass and rush stems. Very variable in appearance. Part of a species complex requiring dissection for certain identification.
Did You Know?
Named for its ear-shaped wing stigma, though the marking is so variable it's often hard to see.
Distribution
Where Ear Moth can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
Cite This Page
APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Ear Moth (Amphipoea oculea). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/ear-moth
MLA:
"Ear Moth." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/ear-moth.