Dichomeris barbella

(Dichomeris barbella)

Description

Dichomeris barbella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Germany, Austria, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Hungary, Romania, the Republic of Macedonia and Ukraine. The wingspan is 18–22 mm. Adults are on wing from May to July in one generation per year. The larvae feed on Prunus species, including Prunus spinosa and Prunus domestica.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Gelechiidae
Genus:Dichomeris
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