Syncopacma steppicolella

Last updated

Syncopacma steppicolella
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Syncopacma
Species:
S. steppicolella
Binomial name
Syncopacma steppicolella
Junnilainen, 2010

Syncopacma steppicolella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia (the southern Ural). The habitat consists of dry steppe slopes with diversified flora.

The wingspan is 8.5–9.5 mm. [1] Adults are on wing in early June and mid-July, possibly in two generations per year.

The larvae possibly feed on Genista species.

Etymology

The species name refers to the steppe habitat of the species.

Related Research Articles

<i>Syncopacma</i> Genus of moths

Syncopacma is a genus of moths in the family Gelechiidae.

Megacraspedus albovenata is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in the southern Urals, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The habitat consists of grassy steppe.

Athrips aquila is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia and south-eastern Kazakhstan. The habitat consists of steppes with dominant shrubs such as Spiraea crenata, Spiraea hypericifolia, Caragana frutex and Cotoneaster melanocarpus.

Athrips bidzilyai is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of rocky steppe slopes and grassy lowland steppes.

<i>Caryocolum leucomelanella</i> Species of moth

Caryocolum leucomelanella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in most of Europe, except Ireland, Great Britain, the Benelux, Portugal, Fennoscandia and the Baltic region. It is also found in Russia.

<i>Caryocolum kroesmanniella</i> Species of moth

Caryocolum kroesmanniella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found from Fennoscandia to the Pyrenees, Alps and Romania and from Great Britain to southern Russia. The habitat consists of open woodland.

Catatinagma kraterella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of grassy steppe slopes with open, gravelly patches, as well as sandy steppe.

Chionodes soella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of taiga forests.

Chrysoesthia falkovitshi is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Ukraine, Russia and Mongolia. The habitat consists of calcareous Artemisia steppes.

Metanarsia guberlica is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of rocky steppe slopes.

Megacraspedus litovalvellus is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of chalk steppes.

<i>Megacraspedus multispinella</i> Species of moth

Megacraspedus multispinella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of rocky steppe slopes with lush low vegetation.

Megacraspedus orenburgensis is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of chalk steppe.

Megacraspedus longipalpella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of grassy lowland steppes.

Monochroa uralensis is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of dry steppes close to moist meadows.

Teleiodes kaitilai is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of taiga forests.

Ephysteris tenuisaccus is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia and on Cyprus. The habitat consists of chalk steppe.

Microlechia karsholti is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of chalk steppe.

Lutilabria prolata is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia and Romania. The habitat consists of steppe.

Helcystogramma flavescens is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Russia. The habitat consists of grassy steppes.

References

  1. Junnilainen, J.; Nupponen, K. 2010: The gelechiid fauna of the southern Ural Mountains, part I: descriptions of seventeen new species (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Zootaxa, 2366: 1–34. Preview