Carpatolechia notatella

Description

Carpatolechia notatella, the sallow-leaf groundling, is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in most of Europe (except the Iberian Peninsula and most of the Balkan Peninsula) and Turkey. The wingspan is 12–16 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to June. The larvae feed on Salix species (including Salix caprea, Salix aurita, Salix petrandra, Salix cinerea, Salix repens and Salix alba). They feed on the parenchyma on the underside of the leaves. Larvae can be found from August to September.