Phyllobrostis eremitella
Species of moth
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Phyllobrostis eremitella is a moth in the family Lyonetiidae.[1][2][3] It is found in Portugal, France (Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhone, Pyrenees-Orientales, Var), and Italy.[2][3]
| Phyllobrostis eremitella | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lyonetiidae |
| Genus: | Phyllobrostis |
| Species: | P. eremitella |
| Binomial name | |
| Phyllobrostis eremitella de Joannis, 1912 | |
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The wingspan is 9–9.5 mm (0.35–0.37 in) for males and 9.5–10.5 mm (0.37–0.41 in) for females.[2] The larvae feed on Daphne gnidium, forming galls.[2]
