Coccidiphila patriciae
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Coccidiphila patriciae is a butterfly ( moth ) from the family of cosmopterigidae (Cosmopterigidae).
features
The moths reach a wingspan of 9 to 10 millimeters. The species cannot be distinguished from Coccidiphila gerasimovi on the basis of external characteristics . The reason for this is on the one hand the strong similarity and the fact that only a few specimens of Coccidiphila patriciae are available.
The genital fittings of the males are so far unknown.
The female genital fittings are similar to that of Coccidiphila gerasimovi .
distribution
Coccidiphila patriciae is native to the Canary Islands .
biology
The two previously examined females of the species were bred from the seed pods of the Canary Gentian ( Ixanthus viscosus ). The caterpillars eat the seeds and pupate in a silk cocoon that is mixed with dry excrement. Inside the seed capsule, the cocoon is extended with a short, silky tube that the butterfly uses when it hatches. The moths hatch in the first third of February.
supporting documents
- ↑ a b c d e J. C. Koster, S. Yu. Sinev: Momphidae, Batrachedridae, Stathmopodidae, Agonoxenidae, Cosmopterigidae, Chrysopeleiidae . In: P. Huemer, O. Karsholt, L. Lyneborg (eds.): Microlepidoptera of Europe . 1st edition. tape 5 . Apollo Books, Stenstrup 2003, ISBN 87-88757-66-8 , pp. 134 (English).
- ↑ Coccidiphila patriciae in Fauna Europaea. Retrieved January 31, 2012