little dwarf
Common Namelittle dwarf
Scientific NameUndetermined species
FamilyGelechiidae
Wingspan (mm)10
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, grasslands, gardens
Geographic RangeUndetermined
Host PlantsUndetermined
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of Gelechiidae are often leaf-miners, stem-borers, or feed within spun leaves.
Identification TipsIts minute size, elongated body, mottled grey-brown forewings, and particularly the prominent, fan-shaped anal tuft are key features for identifying this type of micro-moth, though species-level identification often requires microscopic examination.
Description
A very small, slender moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, often appearing cryptic against bark or leaves, and featuring a distinctive fan-like tuft of scales at the end of its abdomen.
