''Caryocolum proxima'' is a

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of the family

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. It is found in most of Europe. It is also known from North America. The

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is 9–11.5 mm. They are on wing in August. The larvae feed on ''

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'' and ''

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''. They

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the leaves of their host plant. Larvae can be found from April to May.

References

Moths described in 1828 proxima Moths of Europe Moths of North America {{Caryocolum-stub