Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Athrips Higher classification Athrips | Phylum Arthropoda Family Gelechiidae Scientific name Athrips fagoniae Rank Species | |
Athrips fagoniae is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is found on the Canary Islands and in North Africa (Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt) and Jordan.
The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are buff, with a slight rosy tinge. The hindwings are shining pale grey. Adults are on wing from December to April and in early June.
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Fagonia glutinosa and Fagonia sinaica. They spin loose webs along the trailing stems and upon the ground beneath or the rocks behind them.
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