Nemophora metallica
Nemophora metallica is a moth of the family Adelidae. It is found in Europe.
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Its wingspan is 15–20 mm. The moth flies from late June to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Knautia arvensis and Scabiosa columbaria.
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- Larva
- Scabious head, with larva case attached
- Empty seed husk, used by the young larva as its first case
- Larval case
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