Habitat=Woodlands,hedgerows and gardens.
Larval Food Plant=Common Nettle.
Flight Period=Jun-Jul
Species Description
The Mother of pearl like most moths rests with all fore of it's wings flat. The Mother of Pearl is a widespread and fairly common moth throughout most of lowland Britain and a large amount of it's population live in the south of England. Wherever it's larval food plant (Common Nettle) consists in reasonable numbers there will always plenty of adults. The Mother of Pearl moth is attracted to light and is often caught in moth traps in large numbers. If disturbed from nettle patches The Mother of Pearl moth can be seen during the day.
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