- Source: Stigmella ulmivora
Stigmella ulmivora is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is found in all of Europe, except the Balkan Peninsula.
Description
The wingspan is 4–5 millimetres (0.16–0.20 in). The thick erect hairs on the head vertex are black. The collar is black. Antennal eyecaps are white. The forewings are shining dark coppery-golden, costa deep purple; a shining silvery fascia beyond middle; apical area beyond this deep purple-fuscous. Hindwings are rather dark. External image
Adults are usually on wing in May in one generation, but there might be a second generation depending on the location.
Ecology
The larvae feed on Ulmus glabra, Ulmus laevis, Ulmus minor and Ulmus pumila.
References
External links
Bestimmungshilfe für die in Europa nachgewiesenen Schmetterlingsarten
Swedish Moths
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Stigmella ulmivora
- List of Lepidoptera of Poland
- List of Lepidoptera of Switzerland
- List of Lepidoptera of Hungary
- List of Lepidoptera of Ukraine
- List of Lepidoptera of Belgium
- List of Lepidoptera of Germany
- List of Lepidoptera of the Czech Republic
- List of Lepidoptera of Denmark
- List of Lepidoptera of Slovenia
