Anacampsis fullonella
Common NameAnacampsis fullonella
Scientific NameAnacampsis fullonella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyDichomeridinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange, brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows, areas with deciduous trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Near East, introduced to North America
Host PlantsAcer, Betula, Carpinus, Corylus, Crataegus, Fagus, Malus, Prunus, Quercus, Salix, Tilia, Ulmus
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs, initially as leaf-miners, then later spinning leaves together to feed within. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the characteristic reddish-orange to brown forewing coloration with a darker shading towards the apex, and its pointed wing shape. Can be confused with other Anacampsis species.
Description
A small moth with reddish-orange to brownish forewings that are often darker towards the outer margin. The head and thorax are typically paler, yellowish-orange.
