About Schiffermuelleria amasiella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)
Eratophyes is a genus of moths belonging to the family Oecophoridae. This genus contains only a single species, Eratophyes amasiella, which has also been referred to by the scientific name Schiffermuelleria amasiella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855). This species is found in Asia Minor, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. It was first recorded in Belgium in 2004. The species was probably accidentally introduced to western Europe, most likely as caterpillars or pupae transported with logs. The wingspan of adult Eratophyes amasiella ranges from 12.5 to 16 mm. Adult moths are active on the wing from late April to June. The larvae of this species feed on decaying birch logs.
