About Selagia spadicella Hübner, 1796
Selagia spadicella (full scientific name: Selagia spadicella Hübner, 1796) is a species of snout moth. This species is found across most of Europe, excluding Ireland, Great Britain, Portugal, Spain, and Slovenia. It also occurs in Turkey and North Africa, including Morocco. Individuals have a wingspan of 23 to 28 mm. Adult moths are active in flight from July through September each year. The larvae of Selagia spadicella feed on plant species from the genera Calluna and Teucrium.
