Micropterix sicanella
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Micropterix sicanella | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Micropterigidae |
Genus: | Micropterix |
Species: | M. sicanella |
Binomial name | |
Micropterix sicanella Zeller, 1847 | |
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Micropterix sicanella is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae that was described by Zeller in 1847.[1] It is known from mainland Italy, Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica.[2]
Adults have been found feeding on blossoms of Cistus salviifolius.
The length of the forewings is 3–3.8 millimetres (0.12–0.15 in) for males and 3.7–3.9 millimetres (0.15–0.15 in) for females.
References
- ↑ Micropterix sicanella at The Global Lepidoptera Names Index.
- ↑ "Micropterix sicanella Zeller, 1847". NKIS. Retrieved Decemebr 14, 2010.
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