Micropterix berytella
| Micropterix berytella | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Micropterigidae |
| Genus: | Micropterix |
| Species: | M. berytella |
| Binomial name | |
| Micropterix berytella Joannis, 1886 | |
Micropterix berytella is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae which is endemic to Israel. It was described by Joannis in 1886.[1]
Adults are important pollinators of Cyclamen persicum. The anther structure with channeled stamens of this plant, is suitable for buzz-pollination by bees. However, this is seldom observed. It might be that the plant coevolved originally with a large bee which performed buzz-pollination and is now extinct. The vacant flower’s niche is now occupied by Micropterix berytella. The plant supplies food, shelter, and a site for mating and laying eggs in a way that suits the size, senses, mouth structure organs and life cycle of the species.[2]
References
- ↑ Micropterix berytella at The Global Lepidoptera Names Index.
- ↑ "Info on Life cycle" (PDF).
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