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.
Epichnopterix plumella | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Psychidae |
Genus: | Epichnopterix |
Species: | E. plumella |
Binomial name | |
Epichnopterix plumella Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 | |
The wingspan of the male is about 12 mm.Male moths are dark fuscous with strongly pectinate antennae and differ from Psyche species in having fine hair-like scales. The moth flies in one generation from mid-April to mid-June. .
The larvae feed on various grass species.
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