General information:
Micropterix aureopennella Heath, 1986: 23 - 24, fig. 8, 9 Type locality: Algeria, Algiers, Mustapha Superior Type: Holotype ![]()
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Synonyms, misspellings, wrong determinations, etc.: --- |
Habit:
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Picture from: Kurz Michael Detailed view |
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Scheme of wing pattern: Description of adults: Examined: 1 |
Distribution:
M. aureopennella is known so far only from Algeria (Heath 1986).
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Biology:
Nothing is known about the biology of M. aureopennella. The adults have been found on the wing in early May (Heath 1986).
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Stages in development:
The early stages are unknown. |
Anatomy:
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Picture from: © Heath 1986, modified Detailed view |
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Diagnosis:
Within the distribution range of M. aureopennella, there are three other species with similar wing pattern. Micropterix algeriella (Ragonot, 1889) normally has smaller fasciae than M. aureopennella. Micropterix cyaneochrysa Walsingham, 1907 has even broader fasciae, the basalmost fascia being extremely broad at the inner margin. The fascia at 1/2 is distinctly constricted medially in Micropterix purpureopennella Heath, 1986. Other similar specis, like Micropterix trifasciella Heath, 1965, do not occur in northern Africa. In the male genitalia, all mentioned species are significantly different from each other. Phylogeny: The structure of the male genitalia is unique within the genus and does not show any resemblance to any other species. |
Worth knowing:
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Sources:
Heath, J. 1986. The Micropterigid fauna of north Africa (Lepidoptera, Zeugloptera). Entomologist´s Gazette 37:17-32, 126. |
Publication data:
history: Kurz Michael: 2008.12.10 Kurz Michael: 2010.01.09 Kurz Michael: 2010.11.09 Kurz Michael: 2012.01.06 Kurz Michael: 2012.07.13 |
not reviewed |
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