Biology:Nephopterix angustella

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Short description: Species of moth

Nephopterix angustella
Nephopterix angustella FvL.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pyralidae
Genus: Nephopterix
Species:
N. angustella
Binomial name
Nephopterix angustella
(Hübner, 1796)
Synonyms
  • Tinea angustella Hübner, 1796

Nephopterix angustella is a moth of the family Pyralidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1796. It is found in Europe.

Alispa.angustella.mounted.jpg
Fig.1 larva after final moult

The wingspan is 20–25 millimetres (0.8–1.0 in). The moth flies from May to October depending on the location.

The larvae feed on bird cherry.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q2789341 entry