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Acrobasis obtusella

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Acrobasis obtusella
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A. obtusella
Binomial name
Acrobasis obtusella
(Hübner, 1796)[1]
Synonyms
  • Tinea obtusella Hübner, 1796
  • Nephopterix obtusalis Hübner, 1825
  • Phycis obtusa Haworth, 1811
  • Tinea noctuana Hübner, 1793

Acrobasis obtusella is a species of snout moth in the genus Acrobasis. It was described by Hübner, in 1796. It is found in most of Europe.[2]

The wingspan is 15–17 mm.[3]

The larvae feed on Pyrus species. They feed on the tissues of the leaf which they fold irregularly.

References

  1. ^ "Acrobasis Zeller, 1839". Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 2011-12-16. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Fauna Europaea". Faunaeur.org. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
  3. ^ "European Butterflies and Moths". lepidoptera.eu. Retrieved 2011-12-16.