Scrobipalpa corleyi
| Scrobipalpa corleyi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Scrobipalpa |
| Species: | S. corleyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Scrobipalpa corleyi Huemer & Karsholt, 2010 | |
Scrobipalpa corleyi is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Huemer and Karsholt in 2010. It is found in Portugal.[1][2]
The larvae feed on Phalacrocarpum oppositifolium. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine starts in the basal part of the leaf. A single larva mines several leaves. These mined leaves are knit together by silk, forming a withered bunch. Pupation takes place outside of the mine in a tough cocoon.[3]
Etymology
The species is named for Martin Corley, who bred the species.[4]
References
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