Athrips rancidella


Athrips rancidella, the cotoneaster webworm, is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland, the Netherlands, Fennoscandia and the Baltic region. It has also been recorded from Syria, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and the United States.
The wingspan is 11–12 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in June.
The larvae feed on Cotoneaster horizontalis, Prunus spinosa and Crataegus species.

Subspecies

  • Athrips rancidella rancidella
  • Athrips rancidella tadzhika Bidzilya, 2005