Micropterix rothenbachii
| Micropterix rothenbachii | |
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| Micropterix cf. rothenbachii | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Micropterigidae |
| Genus: | Micropterix |
| Species: | M. rothenbachii |
| Binomial name | |
| Micropterix rothenbachii Frey, 1856 | |
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Micropterix rothenbachii is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae that was described by Frey in 1856.[2] It is known from Italy, Sicily, Austria, France, Switzerland, Germany, Croatia and Slovenia.[1]
It inhabits light, dry and somewhat rocky, mixed beech forests, where it occurs in open places, mainly with natural cover such as brambles and grasses.[3]
The forewing length is 3.6–4.6 millimetres (0.14–0.18 in) for males and 4.5–5 millimetres (0.18–0.20 in) for females.
References
- 1 2 "Micropterix rothenbachii Frey, 1856". 2.6.2. Fauna Europaea. August 29, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
- ↑ Micropterix rothenbachii at The Global Lepidoptera Names Index.
- ↑ A review of Micropterix Hübner, 1825 from northern and central Europe (Micropterigidae)
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