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beet moth

Scrobipalpa ocellatella

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Gelechiidae ›Genus: Scrobipalpa

About

Scrobipalpa ocellatella, the beet moth, is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Boyd in 1858. It is found on Madeira and the Canary Islands, and in North Africa, most of Europe, the Middle East, Iran, from the southern part of European Russia to the Caucasus, as well as in Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia and Turkmenistan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of beet moth?
The scientific name of beet moth is Scrobipalpa ocellatella.
What kingdom does beet moth belong to?
beet moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does beet moth belong to?
beet moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does beet moth belong to?
beet moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does beet moth belong to?
beet moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does beet moth belong to?
beet moth belongs to the family Gelechiidae.
What genus does beet moth belong to?
beet moth belongs to the genus Scrobipalpa.