Scoparia basistrigalis Knaggs, 1866 is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Scoparia basistrigalis Knaggs, 1866

Scoparia basistrigalis Knaggs, 1866

Scoparia basistrigalis is a European Crambidae moth species whose larvae feed on various mosses.

Family
Genus
Scoparia
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Scoparia basistrigalis Knaggs, 1866

Scoparia basistrigalis Knaggs, 1866 is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. It was first described by Henry Guard Knaggs in 1866, and it can be found in Europe. This moth has a wingspan ranging from 20 to 23 mm. Adult moths fly during July, with flight timing varying slightly depending on location. The larvae of this species feed on a variety of mosses, including the species Mnium hornum.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Crambidae Scoparia

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