Anania lancealis

Anania lancealis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae, described by the Austrian lepidopterists Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. The moth is found in Asia and Europe.



Subspecies

 * Anania lancealis lancealis
 * Anania lancealis bergmani
 * Anania lancealis honshuensis
 * Anania lancealis pryeri
 * Anania lancealis sinensis
 * Anania lancealis taiwanensis

Description
The wingspan of Anania lancealis can reach 30–34 mm. Its forewings are long and narrow, especially in males. The upperside of the wings is whitish, with brown lines and patches. These moths fly at dusk from May to mid-August depending on the location. The larvae feed on hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum), but is also reported on ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris), wood sage (Teucrium scorodonia), greater water-parsnip (Sium latifolium) and woundworts (Stachys species). They pupate in a silken cocoon in which they also hibernate.

Distribution and habitat
This species can be found in the Palearctic including most of Europe. It prefers woodland and marshy fenland.