- Micropterix rothenbachii
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Micropterix rothenbachii Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Micropterigidae Genus: Micropterix Species: M. rothenbachii Binomial name Micropterix rothenbachii
Frey, 1856Synonyms - Micropterix australis Heath, 1981
- Micropterix vallebonnella Réal, 1988
Micropterix rothenbachii is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae. It was described by Frey in 1856.[1] It is known from Italy, Sicily, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Croatia and Slovenia.
It inhabits light, dry and somewhat rocky, mixed beech forests, where it occurs in open places, mainly with natural cover such as brambles and grasses.[2]
The forewing length is 3.6–4.6 mm for males and 4.5–5 mm for females.
References
- ^ Micropterix rothenbachii at The Global Lepidoptera Names Index.
- ^ A review of Micropterix Hübner, 1825 from northern and central Europe (Micropterigidae)
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