Mirificarma maculatella (Hübner, 1796)
on Hippocrepis, Securigera
parasite
Larvae in two spun opposite leaflets; the larva regularly moves to make a new retreat. Pupation in a slight cocoon in the litter.
host plants
Fabaceae, narrowly oligophagous
Hippocrepis emerus; Securigera varia.
phenology
Univoltine.
distribution within Europe
larva
Pictures on Lepiforum.
pupa
See Patočka & Turčáni.
synonyms
Gelechia maculatella.
references
Lepiforum (2020), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Pitkin (1984a), Requena (2009a), Schütze (1931a).