Species of moth
Leucoptera cytisiphagella | |
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Scientific 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.
The larvae feed on Chamaecytisus austriacus. They mine the leaves of their host plant. Pupation takes place outside of the mine.
References
- "Leucoptera cytisiphagella Klimesch, 1938". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- "Leucoptera cytisiphagella Klimesch, 1938". Bladmineerders.nl. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Leucoptera cytisiphagella |
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