Patulella Anarsia
Common NamePatulella Anarsia
Scientific NameAnarsia patulella
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyAnarsiinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, scrub, orchards, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsPrunus species, blackthorn, plum, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the shoots and fruits of *Prunus* host plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, cryptic grey-brown coloration, characteristic resting posture, and association with *Prunus* species. Genitalic examination is often required for definitive species identification within the genus *Anarsia*.
Description
A small, slender moth with cryptically patterned forewings in mottled shades of grey and brown, often resting with its wings folded flat and slightly upturned labial palpi.
