Micropterix berytella
Micropterix berytella | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Micropterigidae |
Genus: | Micropterix |
Species: | M. berytella
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Binomial name | |
Micropterix berytella de Joannis, 1886
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Micropterix berytella is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae, which is endemic to Israel. It was described by Joseph de Joannis in 1886.[1]
Adults are important pollinators of Persian cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum). The anther structure with channeled stamens of this plant, is suitable for buzz-pollination by bees. However, this is seldom observed. It might be that the plant coevolved originally with a large bee which performed buzz-pollination and is now extinct. The vacant flower's niche is now occupied by Micropterix berytella. The plant supplies food, shelter, and a site for mating and laying eggs in a way that suits the size, senses, mouth structure organs and life cycle of the species.[2]
References[]
- ^ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Micropterix berytella". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ "Info on Life cycle" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-21.
Categories:
- Micropterigidae
- Endemic fauna of Israel
- Moths described in 1886
- Moths of the Middle East
- Taxa named by Joseph de Joannis
- Micropterigidae stubs