Cream Pearl Hodebertia testalis

Wingspan c. 28-30mm

This species has been found only once in the British Isles, on the Isles of Scilly on 17 October 2006.

The photos show the individual concerned. It is a close relative of, and somewhat resembles Palpita vitrealis, but has a more buffish ground colour and exhibits fine, slightly darker cross-lines.

It is a tropical species, ranging north to parts of Europe on occasion.