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On the underside of a raspberry leaf, Summer 2026
Elder pearl moth
Anania coronata (likely; identification provisional)
A small brown moth with cream patches, found resting on the underside of a raspberry leaf. Most likely an elder pearl.
More to follow.
- Common name
- Elder pearl moth
- Section
- Wildlife & habitats
- Spot
- Garden
- Soil
- Elder, as a caterpillar
- From
- Wild visitors, 7 Oct 2026
- Age
- tbc
- Next repot
- Never: finds its own leaf
- Edible
- ❌ No. Mostly dust.
- Garden-centre price
- Paid in nectar
Did you know?
Many small moths spend the day flat against the underside of a leaf, which keeps them out of the rain and out of sight of birds.
Care & updates
- Observation
Added to the catalogue. Photo from summer 2026.