Agrimony Anacampsis Moth
Common NameAgrimony Anacampsis Moth
Scientific NameAnacampsis fuscella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)13.5
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and other areas where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsAgrimonia eupatoria, Rubus spp., Rosa spp.
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of Agrimony and other Rosaceae, often spinning leaves together. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically on the host plant or in leaf litter, with one generation per year.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive white band across the forewing, which is bordered by a dark terminal patch. The mottled greyish-brown forewings with subtle dark spots are also characteristic.
Description
This small moth has mottled greyish-brown forewings speckled with darker dots, featuring a prominent white band near the outer margin that contrasts with a dark brown to blackish terminal patch. Its head and thorax are grey, and it has slender antennae.
