| Nematopogon schwarziellus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | |
| Phylum: | |
| Class: | |
| Order: | |
| Family: | |
| Genus: | |
| Species: | N. schwarziellus
|
| Binomial name | |
| Nematopogon schwarziellus Zeller, 1839
| |
Nematopogon schwarziellus is a moth of the Adelidae family. It is found in almost all of Europe, except Portugal, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece and Ukraine.[1]
The wingspan is 14-17 mm. Adults are on wing from April to August.[2]
Females have been observed laying eggs on various herbaceous plants, including Ajuga, Alliaria petiolata, Glechoma hederacea and Urticae species.[3] The larvae feed on dead leaves throughout the winter and all the following year until the following spring. They constructs a case from detritus, within which it lives.[4]
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nematopogon schwarziellus.
Wikispecies has information related to Nematopogon schwarziellus.