Catoptria falsella

Catoptria falsella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Catoptria
Species: C. falsella
Binomial name
Catoptria falsella
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
Synonyms
  • Tinea falsella Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Crambus atoptria falsella neutrellus Turati, 1911
  • Tinea abruptella Thunberg, 1794

Catoptria falsella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 18-24 mm. The moth flies from June to September depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various mosses, especially Tortula muralis.

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