Agonopterix pallorella
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Agonopterix pallorella is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in most of Europe.
The wingspan is 19–24 mm. Adults are on wing from mid June to March.[3]
The larvae feed on Centaurea species (including Centaurea scabiosa and Centaurea nigra) and Serratula tinctoria. They feed from within rolled leaves.[4] The species overwinters as an adult. Pupation takes place below ground or in amongst plant detritus.
References
- ^ Fauna Europaea
- ^ Zeller, P. C. (1839). "Versuch einer naturgemässen Eintheilung der Schaben". Isis von Oken. 1839 (3): 195.
- ^ microlepidoptera.nl Archived November 10, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ UKmoths
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