Ascalenia antiqua

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Ascalenia antiqua
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A. antiqua
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Ascalenia antiqua
Meyrick, 1925

Ascalenia antiqua is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It is found in Israel and Egypt. [1]

The wingspan is about 10 mm (0.39 in). Adults have been recorded between September and January.

The larvae feed on Tamarix aphylla . They live in galls made by Eriophyes species in the twigs of their host plant. Pupation also takes place in this gall.

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References

  1. J. C. Koster, S. Yu. Sinev: Momphidae, Batrachedridae, Stathmopodidae, Agonoxenidae, Cosmopterigidae, Chrysopeleiidae. In: P. Huemer, O. Karsholt, L. Lyneborg (Hrsg.): Microlepidoptera of Europe. 1st ed. vol. 5, Apollo Books, Stenstrup 2003, ISBN   87-88757-66-8, p. 179.