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Phyllonorycter idolias
Species of moth From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Phyllonorycter idolias is a species of moth in the family Gracillariidae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1891.[1] This species is known only from Algeria, in North Africa.[2]
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Taxonomy
Phyllonorycter idolias belongs to the genus Phyllonorycter, which includes numerous species of small moths whose larvae typically feed as leaf miners. This genus is classified under the subfamily Lithocolletinae within the Gracillariidae family.[3]
Distribution
The species is known only from a single locality in Algeria, based on the original description and subsequent records in taxonomic databases.[2] It is considered endemic to the country.[4]
Biology
Little is known about the life history of P. idolias. The larval host plant remains unconfirmed. However, the holotype was collected by beating vegetation of a Quercus species (oak), suggesting a possible ecological association.[2]
Conservation status
As of 2025, Phyllonorycter idolias has not been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and its conservation status is currently unknown.[5] The species’ limited known distribution could make it vulnerable to habitat changes or loss, though no specific threats have been identified.
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