Agonopterix caucasiella explained

Agonopterix caucasiella is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Ole Karsholt, Alexandr L. Lvovsky and Charlotte Nielsen in 2006.[1] It is found in the Caucasus.[2]

The larvae feed on Heracleum mantegazzianum. They feed on the buds, flowers and developing fruits within the umbels.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beccaloni . George . etal . February 2005 . Scientific name search . The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . Natural History Museum, London.
  2. Web site: Savela . Markku . April 11, 2019 . Agonopterix caucasiella Karsholt, Lvovsky & Nielsen, 2006 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . November 5, 2019.
  3. Karsholt, O.; Lvovsky, A. L. & Nielsen, C. (2006). "A new species of Agonopterix feeding on giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) in the Caucasus, with a discussion of the nomenclature of A. heracliana (Linnaeus) (Depressariidae)". Nota Lepidopterologica. 28 (3/4): 177-192.

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