Scrobipalpa kasyi

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Scrobipalpa kasyi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Scrobipalpa
Species:
S. kasyi
Binomial name
Scrobipalpa kasyi
Povolný, 1966

Scrobipalpa kasyi is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Povolný in 1966. It is found in Slovenia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Greece.[1][2]

The length of the forewings is 4–5.8 mm (0.16–0.23 in). The forewings are ochreous-brownish with large fields of grey-blackish scales. The hindwings are ashy-greyish.[3]

The larvae feed on Alyssum montanum.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Scrobipalpa". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 20 July 2020 – via FUNET.
  2. ^ Fauna Europaea
  3. ^ Acta Entomologica Bohemoslovaca 63 : 403