Monochroa servella explained

Monochroa servella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found from Fennoscandia to Italy and from Portugal to Bulgaria and Russia.

The wingspan is 11–13 mm. Adults are on wing in June.[1]

The larvae feed on Primula farinosa and Primula veris. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[2] Larvae can be found in May.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.lepidoptera.se/arter/gullvivedystermal.aspx Swedish Moths
  2. http://www.bladmineerders.nl/minersf/lepidopteramin/monochroa/servella/servella.htm bladmineerders.nl