Gelechiidae

35.102 Dusky Willow Gelechia Gelechia muscosella Zeller, 1839

pRDB3

Similar species:

Forewing: 5.5 to 8mm

Habitats: Fenland, coastal shingle with damp scrub, damp coastal field margins and disused quarries.

Habits: The moth rests on tree trunks during the day. It flies from dusk and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds in the female catkins or spun terminal shoots of Goat Willow, Grey Willow and possibly poplars. It pupates in a light spinning amongst the fruit capsules.