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Theresimima
''Theresimima'' is a genus of moths. '' T. ampellophaga'', the vine bud moth, is a moth of the family Zygaenidae. It is found from Algeria, Spain and southern France through most of southern Europe to the northern coast of the Black Sea. In the north, it ranges up to Hungary and Slovakia and in the east, the range extends to the southern part of European Russia, the western Caucasus and Transcaucasia, through Turkey, Lebanon and Syria to Israel. The length of the forewings is 8.5–12 mm for males and 7.5–11.5 mm for females. The larvae feed the leaves of ''Vitis vinifera'', ''Parthenocissus vitacea'' and ''Parthenocissus quinquefolia''. They have been considered an important pest for wine production since Roman times. References *C. M. Naumann, W. G. Tremewan: ''The Western Palaearctic Zygaenidae''. Apollo Books, Stenstrup 1999, External linksLepiforum e. V. Procridinae Moths of Europe Moths of Asia Taxa named by Embrik Strand Zygaenidae genera Monotypic mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zygaenidae Genera
The Zygaenidae moths are a family of Lepidoptera. The majority of zygaenids are tropical, but they are nevertheless quite well represented in temperate regions. Some of the 1000 or so species are commonly known as burnet or forester moths, often qualified by the number of spots, although other families also have 'foresters'. They are also sometimes called smoky moths. All 43 species of List of moths of Australia (Zygaenidae), Australian zygaenids are commonly known as foresters and belong to the tribe Artonini. The only nonendemic species in Australia is ''Palmartona catoxantha'', a Southeast Asian pest species which is believed to be already present in Australia or likely to arrive soon.Tarmann, G.M. "Zygaenid moths of Australia. A revision of the Australian Zygaenidae". Description Larvae Larvae are stout and may be flattened. A fleshy extension of the thorax covers the head. Most feed on herbaceous plants, but some are tree feeders. Larvae in two subfamilies, Chalcosiina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
