Leucoptera astragali
| Leucoptera astragali | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lyonetiidae |
| Genus: | Leucoptera |
| Species: | L. astragali |
| Binomial name | |
| Leucoptera astragali Mey & Corley, 1999 | |
Leucoptera astragali is a moth in the family Lyonetiidae that can be found in Portugal[1] and Tunisia.
The larvae feed on Astragalus lusitanicus. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[2]
References
- ^ "Leucoptera astragali Mey & Corley, 1999". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "Leucoptera astragali Mey & Corley, 1999". Bladmineerders.nl. Retrieved September 26, 2010.