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Leucoptera cytisiphagella

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Leucoptera cytisiphagella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lyonetiidae
Genus: Leucoptera
Species:
L. cytisiphagella
Binomial name
Leucoptera cytisiphagella
Klimesch, 1938

Leucoptera cytisiphagella is a moth in the family Lyonetiidae. It is found in Hungary and Bulgaria.[1]

The larvae feed on Chamaecytisus austriacus. They mine the leaves of their host plant. Pupation takes place outside of the mine.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Leucoptera cytisiphagella Klimesch, 1938". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
  2. ^ "Leucoptera cytisiphagella Klimesch, 1938". Bladmineerders.nl. Retrieved September 22, 2010.