Curved-horn-moth

Guides

• Caryocolum pullatella

  Caryocolum pullatella is a small gelechiid moth with a broad distribution spanning the Holarctic region. The species is characterized by its small size, with forewings measuring 5–6.5 mm. Adults are active from mid-May through mid-October, likely with a single annual generation. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are specialized feeders on plants in the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae).

  GelechiidaeCurved-horn-mothHolarcticcryptic-speciesalpine-mothCaryophyllaceae-feeder