Syringoseca rhodoxantha
Common NameSyringoseca rhodoxantha
Scientific NameSyringoseca rhodoxantha
FamilyTineidae
SubfamilyTineinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsreddish-yellow, brown, grey
HabitatForests, areas with decaying wood and bracket fungi
Geographic RangeEurope (e.g., Alps, Pyrenees, Central Europe)
Host PlantsFungi (e.g., Fomes fomentarius, Phellinus igniarius)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae of Syringoseca rhodoxantha develop and feed within the fruiting bodies of bracket fungi, such as Fomes fomentarius.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive reddish-yellow hues on its forewings, and its strong association with bracket fungi in forested habitats.
Description
A small moth characterized by its reddish-yellow and brown mottled wings, often found in environments rich in decaying wood and fungi.
