Pelecystola nearctica

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Pelecystola nearctica
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P. nearctica
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Pelecystola nearctica
S. Davis & D. Davis, 2009

Pelecystola nearctica is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is found across eastern North America, from Quebec to northern Florida, west to Arkansas.

The length of the forewings is 5.4-6.2 mm for males and 7–8.5 for females. Adults are on wing from April to September.


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