Dolicharthria bruguieralis
Common NameDolicharthria bruguieralis
Scientific NameDolicharthria bruguieralis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbeige, light brown, dark brown
HabitatDry, rocky areas, garrigue, maquis, coastal regions
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, North Africa, Middle East, parts of Asia
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, Thymus, Helichrysum
Flight PeriodMay to June, August to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on herbaceous plants, pupating before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive wavy dark brown transverse lines on the forewings against a pale ground color, its small size, and slender body. The specific pattern of these lines helps distinguish it from closely related *Dolicharthria* species.
Description
A small, slender moth with forewings displaying a cryptic pattern of wavy dark brown lines and blotches on a beige to light brown background, while the hindwings are generally paler.
