Platytes cerussella
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Platytes cerussella (Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775)
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Platytes cerussella is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in almost all of Europe.[2]
The wingspan is 12–16 mm.[3] Males are darker in tone than females and usually slightly larger. Adults are usually flying in June and July.[4]
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Fig. 1 larva after final moult
The larvae feed on the roots of various plants growing under stones in sandy soil, including Carex arenaria, Festuca and other Gramineae species.[5]
References[]
- ^ "World Pyraloidea Database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ Fauna Europaea
- ^ microlepidoptera.nl
- ^ UKmoths
- ^ Lepidoptera of Belgium
Categories:
- Moths described in 1775
- Crambini
- Moths of Europe
- Crambini stubs