| Monochroa melagonella | |
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| Species: | M. melagonella
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| Monochroa melagonella (
Constant, 1895)
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Monochroa melagonella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Constant in 1895. It is found in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and on Cyprus. [1] [2]
The wingspan is about 8 mm. [3]
The larvae feed on Rubia peregrina and Rubia tenuifolia. The frass is dispersed in black grains. Larvae can be found from March to July. [4]
| Monochroa melagonella | |
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| Species: | M. melagonella
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| Monochroa melagonella (
Constant, 1895)
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Monochroa melagonella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Constant in 1895. It is found in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and on Cyprus. [1] [2]
The wingspan is about 8 mm. [3]
The larvae feed on Rubia peregrina and Rubia tenuifolia. The frass is dispersed in black grains. Larvae can be found from March to July. [4]