Arthropods • Earth.com

Caryocolum laceratella

(Caryocolum laceratella)

Description

Caryocolum laceratella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Slovenia and Italy. The length of the forewings is 7.5-8.5 mm. The forewings are whitish, mottled with ochre-brown. There are two black stripes, irregularly extended from the fold towards the costa near the base and first quarter. Adults have been recorded on wing from late July to mid-September. Pupae have been found from the end of August to mid-September close to Moehringia ciliata, which is possibly the host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Gelechiidae
Genus:Caryocolum
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day