Monochroa ferrea explained

Monochroa ferrea is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found from central and northern Europe to the southern Ural. Outside of Europe, it is found in Transbaikalia and the Altai region.[1]

The wingspan is 12–13 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August.

The larvae feed on Carex species,[2] including Carex ericetorum.

Notes and References

  1. et al. 2010: The gelechiid fauna of the southern Ural Mountains, part II: list of recorded species with taxonomic notes (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Zootaxa, 2367: 1–68. Preview
  2. http://www.lepidoptera.se/species/monochroa_ferrea.aspx Swedish Moths