Mesophleps corsicella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Mesophleps corsicella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1856)
MOTH INFO
Mesophleps corsicella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Mesophleps corsicella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1856)
Mesophleps lala (Agenjo, 1960)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Anacampsinae > Tribus: Anacampsini > Genus: Mesophleps
Wingspan
11-18 mm
Habitat
Phrygana, shrubland and dry rocky areas.
Food plant
The larva is oligophagous on Cistaceae (Cistus creticus, Cistus salviifolius, Helianthemum tuberosum) and feeds on the seeds of the dried fruits.
Flight period
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