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Leucoptera coronillae

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Leucoptera coronillae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lyonetiidae
Genus: Leucoptera
Species:
L. coronillae
Binomial name
Leucoptera coronillae
(M. Hering, 1933)
Synonyms
  • Cemiostoma coronillae M. Hering, 1933

Leucoptera coronillae is a moth in the family Lyonetiidae. It is found in southern France, Spain, Sardinia and mainland Italy.[1]

The larvae feed on Cytisus sessilifolius and Cytisus villosus. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Leucoptera coronillae (M. Hering, 1933)". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
  2. ^ "Leucoptera coronillae (M. Hering, 1933)". Bladmineerders.nl. Retrieved September 22, 2011.