Epichnopterix plumella

Epichnopterix plumella
Male
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Psychidae
Genus: Epichnopterix
Species: E. plumella
Binomial name
Epichnopterix plumella
Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775

Epichnopterix plumella is a moth of the family Psychidae. It is found in Europe. The female has no wings and remains in the caterpillar bag.

Illustration from John Curtis's British Entomology Volume 5

The wingspan of the male is ca. 12 mm. The moth flies in one generation from mid April to mid June. .

The larvae feed on various grass species.

Notes

  1. ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.

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