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Merrifieldia baliodactylus

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Merrifieldia baliodactylus, also known as the dingy white plume, is a moth of the family Pterophoridae found in most of Europe. It was first described by the German entomologist, Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1841.[1]

Fig. 8 larva after final moult 8a pupa

The wingspan is 20–27 millimetres (0.79–1.06 in). Adults are on wing from July to August in one generation in western Europe.[2]

The larvae feed on Oregano (Origanum vulgare), biting through the stem and causing the upper leaves to wilt.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Merrifieldia baliodactylus (Zeller, 1841)". Fauna Europaea. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  2. ^ Kimber, Ian. "Merrifieldia baliodactylus (Zeller, 1841)". UKmoths. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  3. ^ Ellis, W N. "Merrifieldia baliodactylus (Zeller, 1841) dingy white plume". Plant Parasites of Europe. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
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Merrifieldia baliodactylus: Brief Summary

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Merrifieldia baliodactylus, also known as the dingy white plume, is a moth of the family Pterophoridae found in most of Europe. It was first described by the German entomologist, Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1841.

Fig. 8 larva after final moult 8a pupa

The wingspan is 20–27 millimetres (0.79–1.06 in). Adults are on wing from July to August in one generation in western Europe.

The larvae feed on Oregano (Origanum vulgare), biting through the stem and causing the upper leaves to wilt.

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Merrifieldia baliodactylus ( Portuguese )

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Merrifieldia baliodactylus é uma espécie de insetos lepidópteros, mais especificamente de traças, pertencente à família Pterophoridae.[1]

A autoridade científica da espécie é Zeller, tendo sido descrita no ano de 1841.

Trata-se de uma espécie presente no território português.

Referências

  1. «Merrifieldia baliodactylus». Fauna Europaea (em inglês). Consultado em 16 de agosto de 2019

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Merrifieldia baliodactylus: Brief Summary ( Portuguese )

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Merrifieldia baliodactylus é uma espécie de insetos lepidópteros, mais especificamente de traças, pertencente à família Pterophoridae.

A autoridade científica da espécie é Zeller, tendo sido descrita no ano de 1841.

Trata-se de uma espécie presente no território português.

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