Monochroa ferrea is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found from central and northern Europe to the southern Ural. Outside of Europe, it is found in Transbaikalia and the Altai region.[2]
The wingspan is 12–13 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August.
The larvae feed on Carex species,[3] including Carex ericetorum.
Monochroa ferrea is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found from central and northern Europe to the southern Ural. Outside of Europe, it is found in Transbaikalia and the Altai region.
The wingspan is 12–13 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August.
The larvae feed on Carex species, including Carex ericetorum.
Monochroa ferrea is een vlinder uit de familie tastermotten (Gelechiidae). De wetenschappelijke naam is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1870 door Frey.
De soort komt voor in Europa.
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