Latticed Heath

Natural Habitat

Open landscapes including grasslands, meadows, heathlands, and roadside verges.

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed on nectar from various flowers; larvae (caterpillars) feed on legumes such as clover (Trifolium), lucerne (Medicago sativa), and trefoils (Lotus).

Behavior Patterns

Unlike many moths, this species is primarily day-flying and is often disturbed from low vegetation. It typically has two generations per year (bivoltine), flying from May to June and again from August to September.

Risks & Benefits

No risk to humans or major agricultural crops. They are beneficial as pollinators and serve as a food source for birds and bats within the ecosystem.

Identified on: 6/9/2026