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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