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Monochroa ferrea

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Monochroa ferrea is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found from central and northern Europe to the southern Ural. Outside of Europe, it is found in Transbaikalia and the Altai region.[2]

The wingspan is 12–13 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August.

The larvae feed on Carex species,[3] including Carex ericetorum.

References

  1. ^ Fauna Europaea
  2. ^ Junnilainen, J. et al. 2010: The gelechiid fauna of the southern Ural Mountains, part II: list of recorded species with taxonomic notes (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Zootaxa, 2367: 1–68. Preview
  3. ^ Swedish Moths
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Monochroa ferrea: Brief Summary

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Monochroa ferrea is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found from central and northern Europe to the southern Ural. Outside of Europe, it is found in Transbaikalia and the Altai region.

The wingspan is 12–13 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August.

The larvae feed on Carex species, including Carex ericetorum.

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