Caryocolum blandella

    Short-barred Groundling

    GelechiidaeABH 35.133 B&F 832

    Only 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