Schreckensteinia erythriella
Common NameSchreckensteinia erythriella
Scientific NameSchreckensteinia erythriella
FamilySchreckensteiniidae
Wingspan (mm)8
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, white
HabitatWoodlands, scrub, gardens, areas with bramble host plants
Geographic RangeEurope
Host PlantsRubus (bramble/blackberry) species
Flight PeriodMay to June, and July to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on Rubus leaves, initially as leaf-miners, then externally. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, dark wings with a distinct white dorsal stripe, and characteristic long, bristly hind legs (though not clearly visible in this image).
Description
A small, slender moth with dark brown to greyish-brown forewings, featuring a prominent white longitudinal stripe along the dorsum and a small white spot on the thorax.
