Trifurcula squamatella
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| Species: | T. squamatella
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| Trifurcula squamatella Stainton, 1849
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Trifurcula maxima Klimesch, 1953 | |
Trifurcula squamatella is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It was described by Henry Tibbats Stainton in 1849.[1] It is found in most of Europe.[2]
The wingspan is 7.8–9.8 mm for males and 8.4–10 mm for females.
The larvae probably mine the bark of broom.
References[]
- ^ Markku Savela (2010-10-06). "Trifurcula". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^ Rank: Species. "Nepticulidae and Opostegidae of the World". Nepticuloidea.info. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
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Categories:
- Nepticulidae
- Moths of Europe
- Trifurcula stubs