Agonopterix socerbi

Agonopterix socerbi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Agonopterix
Species: A. socerbi
Binomial name
Agonopterix socerbi
Šumpich, 2012

Agonopterix socerbi is a moth of the Depressariidae family. It is found in south-western Slovenia. The habitat consists of open grassy steppes.[1]

The wingspan is 15–17 mm. The forewing ground colour is rusty with a strong brick-red tinge. The hindwings are light grey, paler basally.

Etymology

The species is named after the type locality Socerb near Črni Kal in Slovenia.

References

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