Micropterix rothenbachii
Micropterix rothenbachii is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae that was described by Heinrich Frey in 1856.[2] It is known from Italy, Sicily, Austria, France, Switzerland, Germany, Croatia and Slovenia.[1]
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It inhabits light, dry and somewhat rocky, mixed beech forests, where it occurs in open places, mainly with natural cover such as brambles and grasses.[3]
The forewing length is 3.6–4.6 millimetres (0.14–0.18 in) for males and 4.5–5 millimetres (0.18–0.20 in) for females.
References
- "Micropterix rothenbachii Frey, 1856". 2.6.2. Fauna Europaea. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Micropterix rothenbachii". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- A review of Micropterix Hübner, 1825 from northern and central Europe (Micropterigidae)
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