Stenoptilia pneumonanthes
Encyclopedia
Stenoptilia pneumonanthes is a moth
of the Pterophoridae family. It is found in central Europe
and Russia
(the Caucasus).
Its wingspan
is 17–22 mm. Adults are on wing from May to September.
Young larvae feed on the flowers and buds of Gentiana pneumonanthe and Gentiana cruciata
. Later instars also feed on the flowers, but may also feed on foliage. Pupation takes place on the stem or part of the flower. The pupal stage lasts about 2 weeks.
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
of the Pterophoridae family. It is found in central Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
(the Caucasus).
Its wingspan
Wingspan
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is 17–22 mm. Adults are on wing from May to September.
Young larvae feed on the flowers and buds of Gentiana pneumonanthe and Gentiana cruciata
Gentiana cruciata
Gentiana cruciata, common name Star Gentian or Cross Gentian, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family.-Description:...
. Later instars also feed on the flowers, but may also feed on foliage. Pupation takes place on the stem or part of the flower. The pupal stage lasts about 2 weeks.