Bryotropha terrella (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Family Gelechiidae)

Forewing Length: 7-8mm;
Wingspan: 14-16mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? March - April May - June June - July
(Earliest: 10.6)

Biotopes:
Meadows
Possible Food:
(Larva)
(Oligophagous)

Poaceae Stems
Food:
(Adult)

Tanacetum vulgare Nectar
Possible Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Bryotropha terrella
Bryotropha terrella
Gelechiid Recording Scheme (UK): Bryotropha terrella
Nature Spot: Bryotropha terrella
Lepiforum: Bryotropha terrella


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