Oidaematophorus vafradactylus

Oidaematophorus vafradactylus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae found in Estonia, Finland and Sweden.

Oidaematophorus vafradactylus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pterophoridae
Genus: Oidaematophorus
Species:
O. vafradactylus
Binomial name
Oidaematophorus vafradactylus
Svensson, 1966[1]

Description

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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 saccular 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 willowleaf yellowhead (Inula salicina).[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Oidaematophorus vafradactylus Svensson, 1966". Fauna Europaea. 2.5. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on October 14, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
  2. ^ Gielis (1996). Microlepidoptera of Europe: Pterophoridae (PDF). Apollo Books. p. 97. ISBN 9788788757361.
  3. ^ Swedish Moths
  4. ^ Oidaematophorus at funet