Crassicornella agenjoi
Common NameCrassicornella agenjoi
Scientific NameCrassicornella agenjoi
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsbronze, brown
HabitatDry, open habitats, scrubland
Geographic RangeIberian Peninsula (Spain, Portugal)
Host PlantsNot specifically documented, likely herbaceous plants or shrubs
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Styledarting
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely internal feeders (e.g., leaf-miners or stem borers) on herbaceous plants or shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, metallic forewing coloration, and shaggy head. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalic structures due to similarity with other Gelechiidae species.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its uniformly metallic bronze to golden-brown forewings and a distinctly shaggy, dark brown head.
