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Bryotropha umbrosella
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Bryotropha umbrosella

Bryotropha umbrosella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in open dune areas throughout most of north-western Europe. In southern Europe, it is only known from one record from Spain.

They are known to have a wingspan is 9–11 mm. Terminal joint of palpi as long as second, or somewhat longer. Forewings dark fuscous, slightly purplish-tinged; stigmata black, each sometimes followed by whitish scales, first discal beyond plical; a small white spot on tornus, and another on costa opposite. Hindwings light grey.

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