Purple Marbled Eublemma ostrina

Wingspan 18-25 mm.

A scarce migrant, mainly along the south coast, usually with single figures, but in 1992 over 50 instances of either adults or larvae were recorded.

The arrival dates are scattered, with moths recorded in most months, but most often in June/July and October.

The larvae feed on the flowers and seeds of carline thistle (Carlina vulgaris).