Micropterix sicanella

Micropterix sicanella
Micropterix sicanella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Micropterigidae
Genus: Micropterix
Species: M. sicanella
Binomial name
Micropterix sicanella
Zeller, 1847
Synonyms
  • Micropteryx sicanella f. obsoleta Heath, 1963

Micropterix sicanella is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae. It was described by Zeller in 1847. It is known from mainland Italy, Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica.[1]

Adults have been found feeding on blossoms of Cistus salviifolius.

The length of the forewings is 3-3.8 mm for males and 3.7-3.9 mm for females.

References

  1. ^ nkis.info
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