Limosellus Dichomeris Moth
Common NameLimosellus Dichomeris Moth
Scientific NameDichomeris limosellus
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyDichomeridinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale brown, yellowish-brown, dark brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, heathlands, grasslands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsCalluna vulgaris, Cytisus scoparius, Genista, Ulex, Lotus corniculatus, Trifolium, Medicago
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various herbaceous plants and shrubs, often spinning leaves together. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive upturned, brush-like labial palps, the small size, and the pale ochreous to brownish-ochreous forewings with two small, dark discal spots.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale yellowish-brown forewings, often marked with scattered darker scales and two distinct dark discal spots. Its prominent, upturned, brush-like labial palps are a key characteristic.
