Myelopsis tetricella
Common NameMyelopsis tetricella
Scientific NameMyelopsis tetricella
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPhycitinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and Southern Europe
Host PlantsThymus, Calluna
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the flowers and seeds of host plants, typically pupating in a cocoon near the ground. It usually has one generation per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark, somewhat metallic appearance and slender build. Definitive identification often requires examination of subtle wing patterns or genitalic features due to similarity with other micro-moths.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its dark, somewhat glossy brownish-grey forewings, which often appear unpatterned or with very subtle, indistinct markings.
