Monochroa saltenella

Monochroa saltenella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Monochroa
Species:
M. saltenella
Binomial name
Monochroa saltenella
(Benander, 1928)
Synonyms
  • Xystophora saltenella Benander, 1928

Monochroa saltenella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Benander in 1928. It is found in Norway, Sweden, Finland and northern Russia.[1][2]

The wingspan is 11–17 mm.[3]

The larvae feed on Rumex acetosa.

References

  1. ^ funet.fi
  2. ^ Fauna Europaea
  3. ^ Svenska fjärilar


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