Stathmopoda auriferella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Stathmopoda auriferella (Walker, 1864)
MOTH INFO
Stathmopoda auriferella is a moth of the family Stathmopodidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Stathmopoda auriferella (Walker, 1864)
Gelechia auriferella (Walker, 1864)
Aeoloscelis theoris (Meyrick, 1906)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Stathmopodidae > Genus: Stathmopoda
Wingspan
9-13 mm
Habitat
Orchards, gardens, and fields.
Food plant
The larva is polyphagous and feeds on a variety of plants, i.e. Punicaceae (Punica granatum (Pomegranate)), Vitaceae (Vitis vinifera (Grapevine)), Rosaceae (Malus domestica (Apple), Prunus persica (Peach)), Poaceae (Sorghum bicolor (Sorghum)) etc.
Flight period
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