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Micropterix calthella · purieninė kandis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micropterix_calthella
Wingspan 8-10 mm, moth has metallic bronzy forewings, with distinctive purple bases.
As adult, it feeds on pollen grains from a wide variety of plants.
Eggs are laid amongst vegetation on the soil surface. They are translucent white turning grey, prior to hatching. The larvae feed on tender, young growth of herbacaeous plants and pupate in a tough, silken cocoon.