Caryocolum blandella
Short-barred Groundling
GelechiidaeABH 35.133 B&F 832Only a few records of this moth, with a bias towards the south and west of the county. The foodplant, Greater Stitchwort Stellaria holostea, is far from rare and the moth may be under-recorded. In early spring the larva mines the leaves, moving on to forming a spinning in May.
See also: https://www.gelechiid.co.uk/species/ant-138
Adult Verification Grade: 2