Biology:Micropterix berytella
| Micropterix berytella | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Micropterigidae |
| Genus: | Micropterix |
| Species: | M. berytella
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| Binomial name | |
| Micropterix berytella de Joannis, 1886
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Micropterix berytella is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae, which is endemic to Israel. It was described by Joseph de Joannis in 1886.[1]
Adults are important pollinators of Persian cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum). The anther structure with channeled stamens of this plant, is suitable for buzz-pollination by bees. However, this is seldom observed. It might be that the plant coevolved originally with a large bee which performed buzz-pollination and is now extinct. The vacant flower's niche is now occupied by Micropterix berytella. The plant supplies food, shelter, and a site for mating and laying eggs in a way that suits the size, senses, mouth structure organs and life cycle of the species.[2]
References
- ↑ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I. et al., eds (2003). "Micropterix berytella". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/data/lepindex/detail/?taxonno=137701. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Info on Life cycle" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20110721140514/http://www.ramat-hanadiv.co.il/UpLoadFiles/38180601.pdf.
Wikidata ☰ Q3813914 entry
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