Kingdom Animalia Family Crambidae Scientific name Catoptria pinella Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Catoptria Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Catoptria, Butterflies and moths, Agriphila tristella, Agriphila geniculea, Agriphila inquinatella | ||
Catoptria pinella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe, North Africa and the Western part of Asia.
The wingspan is 18–24 mm. The moth flies from July to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various grasses.
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