Similar species
18-20 mm
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- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
EnglishSpotted knapweed seed head moth 
SlovenčinaPsota bodkovaná
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Asteraceae Centaurea debeauxii Asteraceae Centaurea diffusa Diffuse knapweed Asteraceae Centaurea maculosa Spotted knapweed Asteraceae Centaurea stoebe
- Synonyms and other combinations
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Latin name Author Gelechia paucipunctella Zeller, 1839 Metzneria zimmermanni Hering, 1941 Metzneria confusalis Lucas, 1956 Metzneria luqueti Nel, 1995
- Links
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Language Website Authors 
Lepiforum e. V. North American Moth Photographers Group Plants parasites of Europe Willem N. Ellis
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