Mesophleps trinotella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Mesophleps trinotella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Mesophleps trinotella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1856)

MOTH INFO

Mesophleps trinotella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Mesophleps trinotella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1856)

Crossobela trinotella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1856)

Xystophora aurantiella (Rebel, 1915)

Crossobela barysphena (Meyrick, 1923)

Common name

Classification

Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Anacampsinae > Tribus: Anacampsini > Genus: Mesophleps

Wingspan

8-14,5 mm

Habitat

Dry and warm areas.

Food plant

Cruciferae (Erysimum).

Flight period*
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

*based on a few observations on the island

Links

Lepiforum e. V.

Plant Parasites of Europe

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