Blastobasis lacticolella

Description

Blastobasis lacticolella is a species of moth of the family Blastobasidae. It was introduced in western Europe and is now reported from the Netherlands, Great Britain and Madeira. The wingspan is 18–21 mm. Adults are on wing from May to June and again in autumn. The larvae feed on a wide variety of food types, including leaf-litter, vegetation and stored products.