Brown-spot Dwarf Moth
Common NameBrown-spot Dwarf Moth
Scientific NameBlastobasis phycidella
FamilyBlastobasidae
SubfamilyBlastobasinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, parks, urban areas
Geographic RangeEurope (native), North America (introduced)
Host Plantsdecaying organic matter, dried fruits, seeds, fungi
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are scavengers, feeding on a wide variety of decaying organic materials such as dried fruits, seeds, and fungi. Pupation occurs within a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its small size (wingspan 12-18mm), the mottled grey-brown forewings with subtle darker markings, and its characteristic resting posture with wings folded flat. The antennae are noticeably long.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled greyish-brown forewings, often featuring indistinct darker spots or streaks, and paler hindwings. It has relatively long antennae.
