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Stenoptilia aridus

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Stenoptilia aridus is a moth of the Pterophoridae family. It is found in the Mediterranean region and northern Africa and is a rare immigrant in more northern parts of Europe, including Belgium and Great Britain. It is also known from Central Asia, Yemen and Iran.

The wingspan is 18–19 mm. Adults are on wing from August to October in France.

The larvae feed on Misopates orontium and Kickxia spuria.

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Stenoptilia aridus Wikipedia


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