Agonopterix thapsiella, Crete - photo © Maija Karala
Agonopterix thapsiella (Zeller, 1847)
MOTH INFO
Agonopterix thapsiella is a moth of the family Depressariidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Agonopterix thapsiella (Zeller, 1847)
Depressaria thapsiella (Zeller, 1847)
Agonopterix linolotella (Chrétien, 1929)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Depressariidae > Subfamily: Depressariinae > Tribus: Depressariini > Genus: Agonopterix
Wingspan
26-27 mm
Habitat
Roadsides, ruderal areas, river banks.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Umbelliferae (Thapsia garganica, Foeniculum vulgare, Ferula communis, Scandix pecten-veneris) and feeds on spun leaves.
Flight period
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