Agonopterix mendesi
Agonopterix mendesi is a moth of the family Depressariidae which is endemic to Portugal.[1]
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| Agonopterix mendesi Corley, 2002 | |
The wingspan is 18–20 mm. The forewings are ochreous with a dark fuscous spot near the dorsal side of the base and with a scattering of greyish fuscous and ochreous brown scales, forming small spots at the vein ends. The hindwings are whitish, weakly tinged with ochreous.[2]
The larvae feed on Centaurea sphaerocephala.[3]
References
- "Agonopterix mendesi Corley, 2002". 2.6.2. Fauna Europaea. August 29, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- Nota lepid. 24 (4) : 26
- Agonopterix at funet
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