Scrobipalpa obsoletella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Scrobipalpa obsoletella (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1841)
MOTH INFO
Scrobipalpa obsoletella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Scrobipalpa obsoletella (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1841)
Synonyms
Lita obsoletella (Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1840)
Gnorimoschema miscitatella (Clarke, 1932)
Phthorimaea bipunctella (Hartig, 1941)
Phthorimaea calaritanella (Amsel, 1952)
Common name
Summer Groundling
Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Gelechiidae > Subfamily: Gelechiinae > Tribus: Gnorimoschemini > Genus: Scrobipalpa
Wingspan
12-14 mm
Habitat
Coastal areas, sandy beaches.
Food plant
The oligophagous larva feeds on the stems of Amaranthaceae (Atriplex, Chenopodium).
Flight period
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