Epichnopterix plumella

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Epichnopterix plumella
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E. plumella
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Epichnopterix plumella

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 Britishentomologyvolume5Plate332.jpg
Illustration from John Curtis's British Entomology Volume 5

The wingspan of the male is about 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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