Penestoglossa dardoinella
Common NamePenestoglossa dardoinella
Scientific NamePenestoglossa dardoinella
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with decaying organic matter or fungi
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe (e.g., France, Italy, Spain, Greece)
Host Plantsunknown, likely fungi, decaying organic matter
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are likely detritivorous, feeding on fungi or decaying organic matter, and may construct silken cases or tunnels.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, characteristic mottled grey-brown cryptic coloration, and typical Tineidae morphology, including its resting posture and antennae.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, often appearing speckled with darker scales, and relatively long, segmented antennae.
