Ptocheuusa abnormella

(Ptocheuusa abnormella)

Description

Ptocheuusa abnormella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found from central and southern Europe to the Ural Mountains. The wingspan is 13–15 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is dark grey-yellowish with white stripes along the veins and the outer margin. The hindwings are greyish. Adults are on wing in June and July. The larvae feed on the inflorescence of Inula ensifolia.

Taxonomic tree:

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