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Leucoptera cytisiphagella

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Species of moth

Leucoptera cytisiphagella
Scientific classification Edit this 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

  1. "Leucoptera cytisiphagella Klimesch, 1938". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
  2. "Leucoptera cytisiphagella Klimesch, 1938". Bladmineerders.nl. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
Taxon identifiers
Leucoptera cytisiphagella


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