Gold-dot Slender
Common NameGold-dot Slender
Scientific NamePancalia latreillella
FamilyCosmopterigidae
SubfamilyCosmopteriginae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow
HabitatHeathlands, dry grasslands, open woodlands, meadows
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsGenista tinctoria, Cytisus scoparius
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are endophagous, typically boring into the stems or roots of their host plants, and pupation occurs in a cocoon, often underground or near the host plant.
Identification TipsLook for its small size (wingspan 10-14mm), very long antennae (often exceeding body length), and the striking pattern of golden-yellow spots on dark brown forewings. Its slender body and diurnal activity are also helpful clues.
Description
This is a small, slender moth characterized by its dark brown forewings adorned with several distinct golden-yellow spots and extremely long, filiform antennae.
