Stenolechia gemmella

Description

Stenolechia gemmella (black-dotted groundling) is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is known from most of Europe The wingspan is 10–11 mm. Adults are on wing from July to September, and is known for its habit of resting in crevices in bark. The larva feed on Quercus species. They feed in the young shoots. They cause withered leaves and occasionally swellings. Pupation normally takes place in the shoot, but occasionally outside.