Cherchera

Cherchera is a genus of snout moths. It was described by Constantin Dumont in 1932 and contains the species Cherchera abatesella. It is found in the Canary Islands, Tunisia, Malta and the United Arab Emirates.

Cherchera
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Cherchera

Dumont, 1932
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C. abatesella
Binomial name
Cherchera abatesella
Dumont, 1932

The larvae feed on Acacia tortilis. They reach a length of 20–25 mm.

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