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''Phycita roborella'' is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It is – under its junior synonym ''Tinea spissicella'' – the type species of its genus ''Phycita'', and by extension of the subfamily Phycitinae.

It is found in Europe. The wingspan is 24–29 mm. The moth flies in one generation from the end of June to September .

The caterpillars feed on oak, apple and pear.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Pudding4brains
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By Pudding4brains

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Uploaded Jul 28, 2019. Captured in Den Alerdinckweg 2A, 8055 PE Laag Zuthem, Netherlands.