Gelechiidae

35.151 Spotted Birch Grey Carpatolechia proximella (Hübner, 1796)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 6 to 7.5mm

Habitats: Woodland and scrub. Also mature isolated trees even at higher altitudes.

Habits: The moth rests on trunks during the day and is easily disturbed. It comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on Silver Birch, Downy Birch, Alder or Italian Alder. It curls up the leaf margins of a leaf until it is partially or fully folded. It is held by thick silk strands. It pupates in a flimsy cocoon in the leaf litter. On the European mainland it has also been recorded feeding on Green Alder.