Scythris fuscicomella
Common NameScythris fuscicomella
Scientific NameScythris fuscicomella
FamilyScythrididae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, metallic sheen
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia (Palearctic)
Host PlantsLotus corniculatus, Thymus, Helianthemum
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on herbaceous plants, sometimes as leaf-miners or externally. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, often near the ground or on the host plant.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, slender body, and uniformly dark wings. Specific identification often requires microscopic examination of genitalia due to similarity with other Scythris species.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its uniformly dark, often blackish-brown forewings that may exhibit a subtle metallic sheen, particularly on the head and thorax. Its antennae are relatively long and dark.
