Trifurcula squamatella
| Trifurcula squamatella | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Nepticulidae |
| Genus: | Trifurcula |
| Species: | T. squamatella |
| Binomial name | |
| Trifurcula squamatella Stainton, 1849 | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Trifurcula maxima Klimesch, 1953 | |
Trifurcula squamatella is a moth of the Nepticulidae family. It was described by Stainton in 1849.[1] It is found in most of Europe.[2]
The wingspan is 7.8-9.8 mm for males and 8.4–10 mm for females.
The larvae probably mine the bark of Broom.
References
- ↑ "''Trifurcula'' at funet.fi". Nic.funet.fi. 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ↑ Rank: Species. "Nepticulidae and Opostegidae of the world". Nepticuloidea.info. Retrieved 2011-12-16.