Denticera divisella
Common NameDenticera divisella
Scientific NameDenticera divisella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorsgray, brown, white, reddish-brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, heathlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsArtemisia spp.
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed internally or web-spin on herbaceous host plants, especially species of Artemisia. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the prominent white costal streak on the grayish-brown forewings, and the reddish-brown markings, often forming a darker patch towards the wing tip.
Description
A small moth with grayish-brown forewings, a distinct white costal streak along the leading edge, and reddish-brown markings, particularly a darker patch near the apex.
