Catoptria conchella
# Catoptria conchella

Catoptria conchella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775.

## Subspecies

* Catoptria conchella bourgognei Leraut, 2001
* Catoptria conchella pseudopauperella (Zerny, 1914)

## Distribution

This species can be found in Europe (Germany, Baltic region, Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Poland, Russia).

## Habitat

These moths live in the alpine meadows up to 2200 m. They mainly occur in open, grassy areas.

## Description

The wingspan is 24–30 mm. It is quite similar to Catoptria pinella, but the rear part of the front wing is paler and a subterminal line is missing.

## Biology

Caterpillars can be found from April to June. Adults fly from June to August. These moths are crepuscular.

