Blastobasis maroccanella
Common NameBlastobasis maroccanella
Scientific NameBlastobasis maroccanella
FamilyBlastobasidae
SubfamilyBlastobasinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatMediterranean forests, scrublands, and areas with oak trees
Geographic RangeMorocco, Iberian Peninsula, Mediterranean region
Host PlantsQuercus suber, Quercus spp., detritus
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants or associated detritus. Larvae are typically scavengers, feeding on decaying plant matter, seeds, or galls, before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, slender body, and cryptic mottled brown and grey forewings. Definitive identification often requires microscopic examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, often exhibiting darker markings for camouflage, and paler hindwings.
