Ascalenia gastrocosma

Description

Ascalenia gastrocosma is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1931. It is found in India (Bihar). The wingspan is 6.1-6.6 mm. The forewings are blackish and the hindwings are grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in May, June and September. The larvae feed on the leaves of Acacia catechu. They spin the leaves together.