Stigmella geimontani
Stigmella geimontani is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is found in the Dachstein area, a group of mountains in the north-eastern parts of the Alps.
| Stigmella geimontani | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Nepticulidae |
| Genus: | Stigmella |
| Species: | S. geimontani |
| Binomial name | |
| Stigmella geimontani = Klimesch, 1940 | |
The wingspan is 5.5–6 millimetres (0.22–0.24 in).
The larvae feed on Geum montanum.
References
- Josef Klimesch: Beschreibung einiger neuer Nepticula-Arten (Lep., Nepticulidae). Zeitschrift des Österreichischen Entomologischen Vereins, Band 25, 1940, Seite 79-81 und 89-94, PDF Volltext Teil 1, PDF Volltext Teil 2.
- Josef Klimesch: Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Nepticulidae (Lep., Monotrysia). Zeitschrift der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Österr. Entomologen, Band 32, 1981, Seite 113-128 PDF Volltext.
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