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Micropterix zangheriella

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Micropterix zangheriella
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M. zangheriella
Binomial name
Micropterix zangheriella
Heath, 1963

Micropterix zangheriella is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae. It was described by Heath in 1963.[1] It is only known from the northern Apennines and has been found only in the Emilia Romagna so far.[2]

The habitat consists of clearings and edges of beech- and mixed beech-forests with well structed underwoods.

The length of the forewings is 3,85 mm for males and 4,3–5 mm for females.

References

  1. ^ Micropterix zangheriella at The Global Lepidoptera Names Index.
  2. ^ nkis.info