Perittia tectusella is a moth in the family Elachistidae. It was described by Sruoga in 1997.[1][failed verification] It is found in Central Asia,[2] where it has been recorded from Tajikistan.

The wingspan is 6.1-7.7 mm.

The larvae feed on Lonirica korolkowii. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[3]

References

  1. ^ Beccaloni, George; et al., eds. (February 2005). "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.
  2. ^ Acta Zoologica Lituanica. Entomologia, 1998. Volumen 8. Numerus 3
  3. ^ Sruoga V.: A new species of Perittia Stainton (Lepidoptera, Elachistidae) from Central Asia


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perittia_tectusella
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