Cosmopterix setariella

Cosmopterix setariella is a moth of the family Cosmopterigidae. It is known from Russian Far East, China (Jiangxi),[1][2][3] and Japan.[3]

Cosmopterix setariella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cosmopterigidae
Genus: Cosmopterix
Species:
C. setariella
Binomial name
Cosmopterix setariella
Sinev, 1985

The length of the forewings is about 4.5 mm. The larvae feed on Setaria viridis.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kuroko, Hiroshi & Liu, Youqiao (2005). "A study of Chinese Cosmopterix Hubner (Lepidoptera, Cosmopterigidae), with descriptions of new species". Lepidoptera Science. 56 (2): 131–144. doi:10.18984/lepid.56.2_131.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku. "Cosmopterix Hübner, [1825]". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b "ヒメカザリバ Cosmopterix setariella Sinev, 1985". Japanese Moths. Retrieved 14 November 2024.