Nepticulidae

04.076 Sycamore Seed Dot Etainia decentella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)

Notable B

Similar species: Both Etainia louisella and Etainia sericopeza have dark thorax and a rufous head.

Forewing: 2.5 to 3mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland, parks and large gardens.

Habits: The moth rests on the trunk of the tree during the day. It later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva mines the seeds of Sycamore. It pupates on the trunk.