Micropterix aureatella

Description

Micropterix aureatella is a moth of the family Micropterigidae. It is found in the Palearctic ecozone (from Europe to Japan) except North Africa. The wingspan is 9–11 millimetres (0.35–0.43 in). The base colour of the forewings is purple or bronze with two golden bands and an oval spot towards the wingtip. The adults have working mandibles and feed on the pollen of a variety of flowers, especially those of Carex. The larvae are believed to feed on Vaccinium.