Acrolepia autumnitella

Acrolepia autumnitella is a species of moth of the family Acrolepiidae. It is found in most parts of Europe. The wingspan ranges from 11 to 13 mm.

The larvae can be found on the leaves of bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) or occasionally deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna). The pupa is formed in a cocoon created from silk. The two generations in a usual year are in July and  October.

References

External links
 
 
 bladmineerders.nl
 UKmoths

Category:Acrolepiidae
Category:Moths of Europe
Category:Moths described in 1838
Category:Taxa named by John Curtis