Ramphis libanoticus

Ramphis libanoticus is a butterfly (moth ) from the family of the splendor butterfly ( Cosmopterigidae ).

Features

The moths reach a wingspan 9-11 mm. The species is similar Ramphis ibericus, the thorax is, however, drawn with a narrow white line, and the tegulae are edged with white behind. On the front wings of the first Costalstrich runs less oblique. At the inner edge of wing missing the white Basallinie and the raised spots are pale golden.

The genital armature of the males is similar to that of Ramphis ibericus. The Valven are wider and as long as the aedeagus. The right Valvella is less than half as long as the distal part of the aedeagus. It is tapered.

The genital armature of females resembles that of Rahmphis ibericus. The strips of Antevaginalplatte are prominent among shorter. The rear edge of the 7th sternite is emarginate V- shaped, the sclerotization is triangular and uniform. It formed two cup-shaped signals.

Dissemination

Ramphis libanoticus is common on the islands of the eastern Mediterranean ( Rhodes, Cyprus), Asia Minor and the Middle East.

Biology

The caterpillars develop on Salvia triloba and nate in the leaves. Moths were collected from May to July and October.

Documents

• Cosmopterigidae
• Splendor falter