Psamathocrita dalmatinella

Psamathocrita dalmatinella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Peter Huemer and Zdenko Tokár in 2000.[1] It is found in Croatia.[2]

Psamathocrita dalmatinella
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Gelechiidae
Genus:
Psamathocrita
Species:
P. dalmatinella
Binomial name
Psamathocrita dalmatinella
Huemer & Tokár, 2000

The wingspan is 11-11.9 mm. The forewings vary from dull yellowish white to ochreous, with the apical area somewhat darker without markings. The hindwings are shining grey. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to June.

The larvae possibly feed on Achillea holosericea.[3]

References
  1. Savela, Markku. "Psamathocrita dalmatinella Huemer & Tokár, 2000". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  2. Fauna Europaea
  3. Zeitschrift der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österreichischer Entomologen. 52: 2


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