Bryotropha umbrosella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in open dune areas throughout most of north-western Europe. In southern Europe, it is only known from one record from Spain.
They are known to have a wingspan is 9–11 mm.[1] Adults have been recorded on wing from late May to early August, probably in one generation per year.
Larvae live in a silken tube amongst Ceratodon purpureus. They have also been observed eating grass.