This brightly coloured small moth is most frequently pink with yellow patches and margins, and a fine purple border. However, almost entirely pink individuals with small yellow spots can occur.Flies from dusk onwards, but is easily disturbed from vegetation during the day.Size and FamilyFamily – Waves (Sterrhines)Small Sized Conservation statusUK BAP: Not listedScarce ( Nationally Scarce B)Caterpillar Food PlantsCaterpillars feed on Marsh Cinquefoil (Comarum palustre)