Eriocraniella platyptera

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Eriocraniella platyptera
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E. platyptera
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Eriocraniella platyptera
Davis, 1978

Eriocraniella platyptera is a moth of the family Eriocraniidae. It was described by Davis in 1978. [1] It is found in north-western New York. [2]

The wingspan is 7.8-8.2 mm for males and about 8.2 mm for females. The forewings are relatively broad and immaculate dark fuscous with a prominent golden brassy to blue green iridescence. The hindwings are much paler, grayish fuscous with a slight purplish luster. The scales are moderately broad. Adults are on wing in May in one generation per year.

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