Scythris fallacella
Scythris fallacella is a moth of the family Scythrididae found in Europe.
| Scythris fallacella | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Scythrididae |
| Genus: | Scythris |
| Species: | S. fallacella |
| Binomial name | |
| Scythris fallacella (Schläger, 1847) | |
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Description
The moth has a wingspan of circa 15 mm and are on the wing in May and June. There may be a possible second generation in August.[2]
The larva feed within a silken web on rock-rose (Helianthemum species) and pupate in the soil.[3]
References
- "Scythris fallacella (Schläger, 1847)". Fauna Europaea. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- Kimber, Ian. "43.001 BF913 Scythris fallacella (Schl?ger, 1847)". UKmoths. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- Ellis, W N. "Scythris fallacella (Schläger, 1848) bronze owlet". Plant Parasites of Europe. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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