Ectoedemia atrifrontella is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is found in most of Europe except Iceland, Ireland, Belgium and most of the Balkan Peninsula. It is also present in the Near East.
The wingspan is 7–9 mm. Adults are on wing from June to September.
The larvae feed on various Quercus species. Unlike most other Nepticulidae species, the larvae mine the bark of their host, rather than the leaves. They prefer younger branches. The mine consists of a contorted gallery in smooth bark of branches and thin trunks. The larva feeds mainly in the direction of the main axis.
Ectoedemia atrifrontella is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is found in most of Europe except Iceland, Ireland, Belgium and most of the Balkan Peninsula. It is also present in the Near East.
Ectoedemia atrifrontella mine The wingspan is 7–9 mm. Adults are on wing from June to September.
The larvae feed on various Quercus species. Unlike most other Nepticulidae species, the larvae mine the bark of their host, rather than the leaves. They prefer younger branches. The mine consists of a contorted gallery in smooth bark of branches and thin trunks. The larva feeds mainly in the direction of the main axis.
Ectoedemia atrifrontella é uma espécie de insetos lepidópteros, mais especificamente de traças, pertencente à família Nepticulidae.[1]
A autoridade científica da espécie é Henry Tibbats Stainton, tendo sido descrita no ano de 1851.
Trata-se de uma espécie presente no território português.
Ectoedemia atrifrontella é uma espécie de insetos lepidópteros, mais especificamente de traças, pertencente à família Nepticulidae.
A autoridade científica da espécie é Henry Tibbats Stainton, tendo sido descrita no ano de 1851.
Trata-se de uma espécie presente no território português.
