Lepidogma tamaricalis

(Lepidogma tamaricalis)

Description

Lepidogma tamaricalis is a species of snout moth. It is found in mainland Italy and on Sardinia, in Asia, including Pakistan, as well as in North Africa and on the Iberian Peninsula. The larvae feed on Tamarix species. They live in silky nests built on the tops of branches.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pyralidae
Genus:Lepidogma
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