Metzneria tristella

Metzneria tristella is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Rebel in 1901. It is found in Portugal, Spain and France.

The wingspan is 12-16 mm. The forewings are densely covered with grey scales, which is only lacking at the base and in a variable streak. Here, the colour is ochreous-yellow. The hindwings are dark grey.