Hypena lividalis Hypena lividalis

Hypena lividalis moth
Hypena lividalis Teneife
The Hypena lividalis, as its face shows and latin genus confirms, is closely related to the "snout" moths of the UK, especially the Buttoned and Beautiful Snouts.
Hypena lividalis
Hypena lividalis moth
Hypena lividalis
It is an African moth, common in the Canary Islands and these photos were taken in Tenerife. It is occasionally about in the day but more common at night.
Hypena lividalis moth
Hypena lividalis moth
Hypena lividalis
They like to help with an acoholic drink or some fruit.