Pachythelia villosella is a moth of the Psychidae family. It is found in Europe.Fauna Europaea
The wingspan is 13–15 mm for males.microlepidoptera.nl Head, thorax, and abdomen pale brownish-ochreous. Forewings and hindwings thinly haired, dark brown or grey brown; veins and base of cilia darker. Females are wingless and have a rounded frontal prominence.Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Keys and description Adults are on wing in June and July.UKmoths
The larvae feed on Calluna and Sarothamnus species from within a case.Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium
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