Parornix atripalpella explained

Parornix atripalpella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from France, Germany, mainland Italy, Sardinia, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland.[1]

The wingspan is 9–10 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Prunus spinosa. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.gracillariidae.net/species_by_code/PAROATRI Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)
  2. http://www2.nrm.se/en/svenska_fjarilar/p/parornix_atripalpella.html Swedish Moths