Mnesarchella philpotti is a species of primitive moths in the family Mnesarchaeidae.

This species lives in southern beech forest and shrubland, where periphyton is plentiful, in the subalpine zone at altitudes of between 380 and 800 m. Adults of this species are on the wing in December.

[1] This species can be distinguished from its close relatives in the genus Mnesarchella as the patterns present on its forewings are different.

[1] The brown markings present on the forewings of its close relatives are lacking in this species.

[1] This species lives in southern beech forest and scrubland, where periphyton is plentiful, in the subalpine zone at altitudes of between 380 and 800 m.[1] Adults of this species are on the wing in December.