Nemophora metallica

Nemophora metallica is a moth of the family Adelidae. It is found in Europe.

Nemophora metallica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Adelidae
Genus: Nemophora
Species:
N. metallica
Binomial name
Nemophora metallica
Poda, 1759
Synonyms
  • Phalaena metallica Poda, 1761
  • Phalaena scabiosella Scopoli, 1763
  • Nemotois aerosellus Zeller, 1850
  • Nemotois rebelellus Turati, 1924

Its wingspan is 15–20 mm. The moth flies from late June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Knautia arvensis and Scabiosa columbaria.

  • Larva
    Larva
  • Scabious head, with larva case attached
    Scabious head, with larva case attached
  • Empty seed husk, used by the young larva as its first case
    Empty seed husk, used by the young larva as its first case
  • Larval case
    Larval case
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