Agonopterix rutana explained

Agonopterix rutana is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in southern Europe,[1] Turkey and Israel.[2]

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Ruta chalepensis.

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20140103004728/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=435103 Fauna Europaea
  2. http://www.ftic.info/Donahaye/insects/Lepidoptera/Depressariidae/Depressariidae.html Jonathan's Check-List of Israeli insects