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Metzneria santolinella

(Metzneria santolinella)

Description

Metzneria santolinella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is widely distributed throughout Europe. Outside of Europe, it is found in Turkey, the Caucasus and Central Asia. The wingspan is 8–15 mm. Adults are on wing from May to July. The larvae feed on Anthemis tinctoria.

Taxonomic tree:

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