Biology:Bucculatrix transversata

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Short description: Species of moth in genus Bucculatrix

Bucculatrix transversata
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Bucculatricidae
Genus: Bucculatrix
Species:
B. transversata
Binomial name
Bucculatrix transversata
Braun, 1910[1]

Bucculatrix transversata is a moth in the family Bucculatricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California . The species was first described in 1910 by Annette Frances Braun.

The wingspan is about 7 mm. The hindwings are grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in July.

The larvae feed on Ambrosia psilostachya. The larvae can be found in October. Pupation takes place at the end of October.[2]

References


Wikidata ☰ Q15671987 entry