Stone Moth
Common NameStone Moth
Scientific NameTriaxomera fulvimitrella
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyNemapogoninae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatDamp woodlands, forests, areas with decaying wood and fungi
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsfungi (e.g., bracket fungi, decaying fungal matter)
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae develop and feed within various types of fungi, particularly bracket fungi and other decaying fungal matter. Pupation occurs within the fungal substrate or in nearby detritus.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey-brown forewings, pale hindwings, and a small wingspan of 12-18mm. It is typically found in damp, wooded environments where its fungal host material is present.
Description
A small moth characterized by its mottled grey-brown forewings and plain pale grey to whitish hindwings, often with long, recurved antennae.
