Monochroa nomadella | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Gelechiidae |
Genus: | Monochroa |
Species: | M. nomadella
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Binomial name | |
Monochroa nomadella | |
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Monochroa nomadella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found from southern and central Europe to the southern Ural. It is also found in Mongolia.[2] Records of M. nomadella from France and north-western Italy refer to Monochroa bronzella.[3] The species prefers calcareous habitats.
The wingspan is 12–14 mm for males and about 8 mm for females. The wings of the females are reduced to some extent and it is thought they do not fly.