Small Dingy Tubic
Common NameSmall Dingy Tubic
Scientific NameTinea trinotella
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, areas with decaying wood or fungi
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsbracket fungi, decaying wood, detritus
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are case-bearers, feeding on fungi, decaying wood, and detritus. Pupation occurs within the larval case.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, mottled brown and grey forewings, and association with fungi or decaying wood. Often seen resting on leaves or tree trunks.
Description
A small, slender moth with mottled brownish-grey forewings featuring indistinct darker spots, and plain grey hindwings with long fringes.
