Heterogynis penella

Heterogynis penella
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Heterogynidae
Genus:	Heterogynis
Species:	H. penella
Binomial name
	Heterogynis penella; (Hübner, 1819)
Synonyms
	Tinea penella Hubner, 1819; Heterogynis affinis Rambur, 1837; Heterogynis hispana Rambur, 1839;

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Heterogynis penella is a moth in the Heterogynidae family. It is found in the Mediterranean region and the southern Alps. In central Europe, it is known from the Alsace.

The wingspan is 24–27 mm. Adults are on wing in June in one generation per year.

The larvae are known to feed on Genista pilosa, but have also been reared on Lotus corniculatus.

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