Article
Remarkable discovery of the Atlanto-Mediterranean moth Scythris ventosella Chrétien, 1907 at high altitude in the Alps of Valais, Switzerland – a possible relict of the late-glacialsteppe-belt fauna? (Lepidoptera, Scythrididae)
Auteur : Schmid (Jürg)
Année de publication : 2018
Publication : Alpine Entomology
Volume :
2
Fascicule : 1
Pagination : 45-49
Résumé :
The unexpected discovery of Scythris ventosella Chrétien, 1907 in the Alps of Valais, Switzerland is reported. Early stages, life cycle and habitat characteristics are described. The unusual present- day distribution of this species is discussed and it is suggested that the population in the Valais Alps may represent a relict from the late-glacial steppe-belt fauna.