Supriya Ghosh (Editor)

Mesophleps safranella

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Kingdom
  
Class
  
Family
  
Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Order
  
Genus
  

Mesophleps safranella is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is found in Niger, Benin, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar and on the Seychelles.

The wingspan is 11.5–14 mm. The forewings are yellowish brown to ochreous brown, the dorsum sometimes darker greyish brown.

The larvae feed on Acacia species and Albizia lebbeck. They live in the pods.

References

Mesophleps safranella Wikipedia


Similar Topics