Oidaematophorus vafradactylus
Oidaematophorus vafradactylus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae that is found in Sweden, Finland and Estonia.
Oidaematophorus vafradactylus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Pterophoridae |
Genus: | Oidaematophorus |
Species: | O. vafradactylus |
Binomial name | |
Oidaematophorus vafradactylus Svensson, 1966[1] | |
Description
The female ostium is positioned in the center of genitalia, and deeply excavated. The antrum is 1 1/2 mm in length and in width, and is narrowed. The males have a sacular spine which is curved that is located on the left side of the valve, with the right side is much simpler.[2]
The wingspan is 23–24 millimetres (0.91–0.94 in). Adults are on wing in July and August.[3]
The larvae possibly feed on Inula salicina.[4]
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References
- "Oidaematophorus vafradactylus Svensson, 1966". Fauna Europaea. 2.5. July 23, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
- Gielis (1996). Microlepidoptera of Europe: Pterophoridae (PDF). Apollo Books. p. 97.
- Swedish Moths
- Oidaematophorus at funet
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