Caryocolum alsinella

Caryocolum alsinella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found throughout Europe It is also present in North Africa (including Morocco).

The length of the forewings is 4–5 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from late June to late September.

The larvae feed on Arenaria montana, Cerastium arvense, Cerastium diffusum, Cerastium fontanum, Cerastium semidecandrum, Minuartia verna, Moehringia and Stellaria species. Young larvae mine the leaves of their host plant.