Rhodophaea formosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pyralidae
Genus: Rhodophaea
Species:
R. formosa
Binomial name
Rhodophaea formosa
(Haworth, 1811)
Synonyms
  • Phycis formosa Haworth, 1811
  • Pempelia formosa

Rhodophaea formosa is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in most of Europe.[1]

Fig. 4, 4a larva after final moult

The wingspan is 20–23 millimetres (0.79–0.91 in). The moth flies in one generation from July to August.

The larvae feed on elm.[2]

Notes

  1. ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and the Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.

References

  1. ↑ "Rhodophaea formosa (Haworth, 1811)". 2.6.2. Fauna Europaea. August 29, 2013. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Pempelia formosa". UK Moths. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
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