Narrow Bucculatrix
Common NameNarrow Bucculatrix
Scientific NameBucculatrix angustisquamella
FamilyBucculatricidae
SubfamilyBucculatricinae
Wingspan (mm)6.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgolden-brown, white, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, parks, and gardens where host plants are present
Geographic RangeEurope (e.g., Great Britain, Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia)
Host PlantsBetula (birch) species
Flight PeriodMay to June and July to August (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae initially mine leaves of birch trees, then emerge to feed externally, eventually constructing a ribbed cocoon for pupation.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, the distinctive white costal stripe on golden-brown forewings, and its association with birch trees. The tufted head is also characteristic.
Description
A very small, slender moth with golden-brown forewings featuring a prominent white stripe along the costa and several dark brown markings. Its head is often tufted with pale scales.
