Bryotropha italica explained

Bryotropha italica is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Italy.

The wingspan is 13–14 mm.^[1] Adults have been recorded on wing from late May to mid-July.

The larvae possibly feed on Melandrium album.

Etymology

The name of this species refers to the country of origin.

Notes and References

1. , 2005, the genus Bryotropha Heinemann in the western palaearctic (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), Tijdschrift voor Entomologie 148: 77-207. Abstract and full article: http://www.nev.nl/tve/pdf/te0148077.pdf