Scrobipalpa kasyi

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]

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

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

  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


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