Monochroa saltenella

Monochroa saltenella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Benander in 1928. It is found in Norway, Sweden, Finland and northern Russia.[1][2]

Monochroa saltenella
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M. saltenella
Binomial name
Monochroa saltenella
(Benander, 1928)
Synonyms
  • Xystophora saltenella Benander, 1928

The wingspan is 11–17 mm.[3]

The larvae feed on Rumex acetosa.

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