Gisilia lerautella

Gisilia lerautella is a butterfly of the family of Chrysopeleiidae.

Features

The moths reach a wingspan of 6-8 millimeters. The species differs from Gisilia stereodoxa by the shorter white Apikalabschnitt the sensor and the broader white bands on the forewings. They are gray-brown margins significantly.

The genital armature of the males is similar to that of Gisilia stereodoxa. The dorsal lobe of the right but Valve has a straight dorsal margin and the apex of the longer and wider ventral lobe is pointed. In the left Valve both the edges of the spatula-shaped tip of the broader dorsal lobe and the ventral lobe of the straight are hairy. The aedeagus is curved and tapers.

The genital armature of females differs from Gisilia stereodoxa by the benadelte genital plate, the absence of the zigzag -shaped inner band of the ductus bursae, the weak granulation of the corpus bursae and the more elongated Signum.

Dissemination

Gisilia lerautella has only been found at the type locality in France ( Fontainebleau forest ). It is believed that the species was introduced.

Biology

The biology of the species is unknown. So far, only seven have been known, which were collected from late April to early May in oak trunks.

Documents

• Chrysopeleiidae
• Chrysopeleiidae (Family)