Odites kollarella
Common NameOdites kollarella
Scientific NameOdites kollarella
FamilyDepressariidae
SubfamilyDepressariinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, shrublands, dry forests
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, Middle East, Central Asia
Host PlantsQuercus, Pistacia, Rhus, Tamarix
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are leaf-feeders on various trees and shrubs, often creating silken shelters.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, pale forewing coloration, and the distinctive dark transverse band. Genitalia examination is often necessary for definitive species identification.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale cream to light brown forewings, prominently marked with a single dark brown transverse band across the middle.
