Dichomeris limbipunctellus, Crete - photo © https://observation.org/observation/71634736/
Dichomeris limbipunctellus (Staudinger, 1859)
MOTH INFO
Dichomeris limbipunctellus is a moth of the family Gelechiidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Dichomeris limbipunctellus (Staudinger, 1859)
Dichomeris limbipunctella (Staudinger, 1859)
Hypsolophus limbipunctellus (Staudinger, 1859)
Dichomeris millierellus (Stainton, 1873)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Dichomeridinae > Genus: Dichomeris
Wingspan
19-20 mm
Habitat
Phrygana, dry open shrubby vegetation, and macchia shrubland.
Food plant
The monophagous larva feeds on spun young leaves of Cistaceae (Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus salviifolius).
Flight period
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