Platytes alpinella
Platytes alpinella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1813. It is found in Europe, the area surrounding the Caucasus and the eastern part of Russia.
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The wingspan is 18–22 mm. The moth flies from June to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various mosses, mainly Tortula species.
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