Catoptria lythargyrella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe.
Catoptria lythargyrella | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Catoptria |
Species: | C. lythargyrella
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Binomial name | |
Catoptria lythargyrella | |
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The wingspan is 24–34 millimetres (0.94–1.34 in). The moth flies from July to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various mosses, but also on Ryegrass and Poa species.
References
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