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
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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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