Stathmopoda pedella

Stathmopoda pedella is a species of moth of the family Stathmopodidae. It is found in Europe.

Stathmopoda pedella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Stathmopodidae
Genus: Stathmopoda
Species:
S. pedella
Binomial name
Stathmopoda pedella
Linnaeus, 1761

The wingspan is 10–14 mm. The moth flies in July depending on the location.

The larvae feed on the seeds of ripening fruits of the alder.[1]

References
  1. Kimber, Ian. "42.002 BF877 Stathmopoda pedella (Linnaeus, 1761)". UKmoths. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
Larva
Fruits of alder attacked by larva


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