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Adela violella

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Adela violella
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A. violella
Binomial name
Adela violella
Synonyms
  • Tinea violella Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Adela tombacinella Herrich-Schaffer, 1855

Adela violella is a moth of the Adelidae family. It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland, Great Britain, Fennoscandia, the Baltic region, Croatia, Greece and Portugal.

A sprig of Hypericum perforatum harbouring larva
Larva
Larval case

The wingspan is about 11 mm.[2] Adults are on wing from June to July.

The larvae feed on the flowers and seeds of Hypericum perforatum.[3]

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