Micropterix berytella

Micropterix berytella
Micropterix berytella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Micropterigidae
Genus: Micropterix
Species: M. berytella
Binomial name
Micropterix berytella
Joannis, 1886

Micropterix berytella is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae. It is known from Israel. It was described by Joannis in 1886.[1]

Adults are important pollinators of Cyclamen persicum. The anther structure with channeled stamens of this plant, is suitable for buzz-pollination by bees. However, this is seldom observed. It might be that the plant coevolved originally with a large bee which performed buzz-pollination and is now extinct. The vacant flower’s niche is now occupied by Micropterix berytella. The plant supplies food, shelter, and a site for mating and laying eggs in a way that suits the size, senses, mouth structure organs and life cycle of the species.[2]

References

  1. ^ Micropterix berytella at The Global Lepidoptera Names Index.
  2. ^ Info on Life cycle
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