Metasia corsicalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, commonly known as the Corsican Metasia (or Métasie corse).
Scientific Name: Metasia corsicalis (Duponchel, 1833).
Family: It belongs to the grass moth family, Crambidae, specifically within the subfamily Spilomelinae and tribe Steniini.
Wingspan: The adult moth typically has a wingspan of 13–17 mm.
Distribution: It is found across parts of Southern Europe, including France, Spain, Italy, and Croatia, as well as on Mediterranean islands like Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, and Crete.
Habitat: It favors dry and warm environments, such as phrygana and olive groves.
Diet: The larvae are detritivores, meaning they feed on detritus (dead organic matter) found at the base of grasses.
Activity: It is a common species in certain localized areas and is often attracted to light traps. Based on observations, adults can be found flying throughout the year in some parts of its range.
