Pale Feathered Bright
Common NamePale Feathered Bright
Scientific NameBryotropha terrella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyGelechiinae
Wingspan (mm)14
Primary Colorsbrown, beige
HabitatGrasslands, heathland, open woodland, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsmosses, detritus, grasses
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on mosses and detritus, living in silken tubes close to the ground. Pupation occurs in a cocoon within the larval habitat.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled brown and beige pattern on its narrow forewings, and its characteristic resting posture with wings tightly folded. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalia due to similar species within the genus.
Description
A small, cryptically colored moth with mottled brown and pale beige forewings, often resting with its wings folded tightly along its body, giving it a slender appearance.
