Scrobipalpa_montanella

<i>Scrobipalpa montanella</i>

Scrobipalpa montanella

Species of moth

Scrobipalpa montanella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Pierre Chrétien in 1910. It is found in southern France and Sicily.[1][2]

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The wingspan is 9.5–10 mm (0.37–0.39 in).[3]

The larvae feed on Anthemis cretica. They mine the leaves, but also live freely, feeding on the stem and leaves. The larvae are pale green, with reddish transverse bands and a pale brown head.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Savela, Markku. "Scrobipalpa". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  2. [2]
    Fauna Europaea
  3. [3]
    Le Naturaliste 32: 272
  4. [4]
    Bladmineerders.nl


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