The Flower Moths (Scythrididae) are a small family of micro-moths. Care must be taken when identifying a species, as some can be confused with Casebearer Moths, particularly Coleophora, or with Grass Miner Moths, particularly Elachista. Adults rest in a slanting position, holding their wings at a steep angle like a roof, folded close to the abdomen. The forewing is elongated and approximately 3-9 mm long. The pointed hindwing is slightly narrower than the forewing. The head is smooth with long, flat scales, and the palps curve upward.
Genus: Scythris
Scythris scopolella – 2025 (IT)
(NCBI-index: 1.608662)
No official English name is available for this species. The forewing of the Scythris scopolella is light to dark brown with several conspicuous large white spots in the basal area, on one-third, two-thirds, and at the wingtip. Sometimes, at the level of the two-thirds spot, you can see a small white spot along the leading edge. The white spot in the basal area is elongated and slanted, forming a V-shape when viewed from above. In a resting position, the moth stands high on its forelegs, creating a sloped posture. The palps curve upwards. The flight period is one generation from May to the end of June, and the wingspan is 12-14 mm. Host plant: Wall-Screw-moss, White Stonecrop. Dutch name: Witvlekdikkopmot. Frisian name: –
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