Agonopterix perezi
Agonopterix perezi is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found on the Canary Islands and Madeira.
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The wingspan is 16–20 mm. The forewings are tawny reddish fuscous with smoky black suffusion and speckling. The hindwings are shining pale cinereous.[2]
The larvae feed on Ruta pinnata. They roll the leaves of their host plant. The larvae are pale green.
Etymology
The species is named for Dr. George Perez.
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