Biology and distribution of the declining moth Ethmia pyrausta (Pallas, 1771), with description of the larva (Gelechioidea, Depressariidae, Ethmiinae)

Records of Ethmia pyrausta (Pallas, 1771) from the Baltic countries, the British Isles and Fennoscandia are listed. All known aspects of habitat requirements, larval biology and adult behaviour, mostly based on our own observations in the field, are described. Instructions for conservation and habit...

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Published in:Nota Lepidopterologica
Main Authors: Nupponen,Kari, Ahola,Matti, Nieminen,Marko, Juerivete,Urmas
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2015
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3897/nl.38.9034
https://nl.pensoft.net/article/4907/
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Summary:Records of Ethmia pyrausta (Pallas, 1771) from the Baltic countries, the British Isles and Fennoscandia are listed. All known aspects of habitat requirements, larval biology and adult behaviour, mostly based on our own observations in the field, are described. Instructions for conservation and habitat management are presented. The larva is described and illustrated in detail.