Oidaematophorus_vafradactylus

<i>Oidaematophorus vafradactylus</i>

Oidaematophorus vafradactylus

Species of plume moth

Oidaematophorus vafradactylus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae found in Estonia, Finland and Sweden.

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Description

The female ostium is positioned in the center of genitalia, and deeply excavated. The antrum is 1 1/2 mm in length and in width, and is narrowed. The males have a saccular spine which is curved that is located on the left side of the valve, with the right side is much simpler.[2]

The wingspan is 23–24 millimetres (0.91–0.94 in). Adults are on wing in July and August.[3]

The larvae possibly feed on willowleaf yellowhead (Inula salicina).[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Oidaematophorus vafradactylus Svensson, 1966". Fauna Europaea. 2.5. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on October 14, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
  2. [2]
    Gielis (1996). Microlepidoptera of Europe: Pterophoridae (PDF). Apollo Books. p. 97. ISBN 9788788757361.
  3. [3]
    Swedish Moths
  4. [4]
    Oidaematophorus at funet


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