Ochsenheimeria vacculella explained

Ochsenheimeria vacculella, the cereal stem moth, is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae. It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Italy and most of the Balkan Peninsula.[1] The species was accidentally introduced into parts of the United States.

The wingspan is 11mm14mm.[2] Adults are on wing in July and August.[3]

The larvae feed on Agropyron cristatum, Elymus caninus, Elymus repens, Bromus erectus, Bromus inermis, Festuca pratensis, Lolium, Phleum pratense, Poa, Secale cereale and Triticum aestivum.[4] They can be found from April to May.

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304132001/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=434137 Fauna Europaea
  2. Web site: microlepidoptera.nl . 2012-04-11 . 2014-07-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140701150458/http://microlepidoptera.nl/soorten/species.php?speciescode=170120&p=1 . dead .
  3. https://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?bf=253 UKmoths
  4. Web site: bladmineerders.nl . 2012-04-11 . 2017-07-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170714192449/http://www.bladmineerders.nl/minersf/lepidopteramin/ochsenheimeria/vacculella/vacculella.htm . dead .

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