Caryocolum schleichi is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in central, most of western and parts of eastern Europe, Morocco, Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan and Mongolia.
The length of the forewings is 4âÂÂ7 mm for males and 3.5âÂÂ6 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing from late May to early October.
The larvae feed on Dianthus scaber toletanus, Dianthus deltoides, Dianthus arenarius and Dianthus sylvestris.