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)
Synonyms
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 oligophagous larva feeds on the seeds of the dried fruits of Cistaceae (Cistus creticus, Cistus salviifolius, Helianthemum tuberosum).
Flight period
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