Stathmopoda auriferella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

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)

Synonyms

Gelechia auriferella Walker, 1864

Aeoloscelis theoris Meyrick, 1906

Common name

Classification

Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Stathmopodidae > Genus: Stathmopoda

Wingspan

9-13 mm

Habitat

Orchards, gardens, and fields.

Food plant

The polyphagous larva feeds on various 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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Links

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