Istrianis squamodorella explained

Istrianis squamodorella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Palestine^[1] and Iraq.^[2]

The larvae feed on the leaves of Populus species.

Notes and References

1. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/gelechiinae/istrianis/ Istrianis at funet
2. http://www.munisentzool.org/?page=abstract&jid=18&id=781 Preliminary survey of economic insects and their insect predators in northern Iraq