Agonopterix_perezi

<i>Agonopterix perezi</i>

Agonopterix perezi

Species of moth

Agonopterix perezi is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found on the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Quick Facts Agonopterix perezi, Scientific classification ...

The wingspan is 16–20 mm. The forewings are tawny reddish fuscous with smoky black suffusion and speckling. The hindwings are shining pale cinereous.[2]

The larvae feed on Ruta pinnata. They roll the leaves of their host plant. The larvae are pale green.

Etymology

The species is named for Dr. George Perez.

References

  1. [1]
    Fauna Europaea
  2. [2]
    lepiforum.de Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.


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