Stathmopoda pedella

Stathmopoda pedella is a species of moth of the family Stathmopodidae. It is found in Europe.

Stathmopoda pedella
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S. pedella
Binomial name
Stathmopoda pedella
Linnaeus, 1761

The wingspan is 10–14 mm. The moth flies in July depending on the location.

The larvae feed on the seeds of ripening fruits of the alder.[1]

References

  1. Kimber, Ian. "42.002 BF877 Stathmopoda pedella (Linnaeus, 1761)". UKmoths. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
Larva
Fruits of alder attacked by larva


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