Cryptoblabes bistriga
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Kingdom: | Animalia
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Phylum: | Arthropoda
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Class: | Insecta
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Species: | C. bistriga
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Cryptoblabes bistriga | |
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Cryptoblabes bistriga is a species of snout moth in the genus Cryptoblabes. It was described by Adrian Hardy Haworth in 1811.[1] It is found in most of Europe, except Portugal, parts of the Balkan Peninsula and Ukraine.
The wingspan is 18–20 mm. Adults have a distinctive broad reddish area in the middle of the forewing. They are on wing from late June to July.[3]
The larvae feed on the leaves of various trees, including Quercus, Alnus and Myrica species. They feed from within a folded leaf.
References[]
- ^ a b Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2011). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
- ^ Fauna Europaea
- ^ UKMoths
Categories:
- Moths described in 1811
- Cryptoblabini
- Moths of Japan
- Moths of Europe
- Insects of Réunion
- Moths of Africa
- Phycitinae stubs