Megacraspedus calamogonus
Common NameMegacraspedus calamogonus
Scientific NameMegacraspedus calamogonus
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, ochre
HabitatDry grasslands, steppe, open scrubland
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe (e.g., Iberian Peninsula, France, Italy)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are likely internal feeders (e.g., stem borers) on monocotyledonous plants, pupating within the host plant or in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, characteristic wing shape and venation for the genus, and often requires microscopic examination of genitalia for species-level identification.
Description
A small, slender-bodied micro-moth with narrow, pointed wings, typically exhibiting cryptic patterns of brown, grey, and ochre for camouflage.
