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Micropterix sp. on Cyclemen persicum Micropterix are tiny moths. there are 2 Micropterix species that pollinate the Cyclamen, and I don&#039;t know which of them is in my picture. <br />
these moths are ancient primitive moths - unlike most Lepidoptera (Butterflies &amp; Moths) that drink nectar, they eat the pollen. <br />
the 2 species: Micropterix elegans and Micropterix berytella are sub-endemic to Israel and nearby.  Cyclamen persicum,Geotagged,Israel,Micropterix,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Micropterix sp. on Cyclemen persicum

Micropterix are tiny moths. there are 2 Micropterix species that pollinate the Cyclamen, and I don't know which of them is in my picture.
these moths are ancient primitive moths - unlike most Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) that drink nectar, they eat the pollen.
the 2 species: Micropterix elegans and Micropterix berytella are sub-endemic to Israel and nearby.

    comments (3)

  1. Wonderful photo! They are so tiny! Posted 4 years ago
    1. thank you :-) they are very tiny! Posted 4 years ago
  2. Love the photo, as well as the very interesting info! Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 15, 2021. Captured Feb 15, 2021 11:34 in Hei be-Iyar St 60, Rosh Haayin, Israel.
  • E-M1
  • f/4.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO200
  • 31mm