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Scrobipalpa suasella

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Scrobipalpa suasella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Scrobipalpa
Species:
S. suasella
Binomial name
Scrobipalpa suasella
(Constant, 1895)
Synonyms
  • Lita suasella Constant, 1895

Scrobipalpa suasella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Constant in 1895. It is found in southern France, Portugal, and Spain, as well as on Sardinia.[1][2]

The wingspan is 8–9 mm (0.31–0.35 in).[3]

The larvae feed on Staehelina dubia. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Scrobipalpa". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 20 July 2020 – via FUNET.
  2. ^ Fauna Europaea
  3. ^ Bulletin de la Société entomologique de France: 53
  4. ^ bladmineerders.nl