Catoptria fulgidella

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Catoptria fulgidella is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1813. This species is found across most of Europe, except for Ireland, Great Britain, Ukraine, Slovenia, Croatia, and Bulgaria. The wingspan is about 22–29 mm. Adults fly from June to August. The larvae feed on plants such as Carex (including Carex arenaria), Gnaphalium (including Gnaphalium dicicum), and possibly Antennaria and Festuca species.