Walshia dispar

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Walshia dispar
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cosmopterigidae
Genus: Walshia
Species:
W. dispar
Binomial name
Walshia dispar
Hodges, 1961

Walshia dispar is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1961. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Ontario to Virginia. [1] [2]

The wingspan is about 13 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in July and August.

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References

  1. Savela, Markku (ed.). "Walshia dispar Hodges, 1961". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  2. "420326.00 – 1620 – Walshia dispar – Hodges, 1961". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 18, 2019.