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Opostega salaciella

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Opostega salaciella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Opostegidae
Genus: Opostega
Species:
O. salaciella
Binomial name
Opostega salaciella
(Treitschke, 1833)
Synonyms
  • Elachista salaciella Treitschke, 1914
  • Opostega reliquella Zeller, 1848
  • Sorrel Bent-wing

Opostega salaciella is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is about 10 mm. The forewings are white; sometimes an indistinct yellowish fascia towards apex, often entirely absent. Hindwings whitish-grey. The moths fly boldly towards dusk, and come freely to lamps, from June to July depending on the location.[1][2]

The larvae feed on Rumex acetosella.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London
  2. ^ "Opostega salaciella". www.naturespot.org.uk. Retrieved 2019-12-18.
  3. ^ Ian Kimber (1998). "Opostega salaciella". ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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