Insects of Britain and Ireland

L. Watson and M.J. Dallwitz

Melanism exemplified in moths of Britain and Ireland

Crambidae (Pyralidae-Crambinae)

Crambus perlella, pale and melanic forms.

Specimens: the "normal" form (above) from Woodwalton Fen, Hunts., 22/7/1956; the (non-industrial) melanic form (var. warringtonella, below) from Whixall Moss, Staffs., 30/6/35.

Revised 11 May 2019

Melanism in moths – general information