Biology:Periploca dipapha

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Short description: Species of moth

Periploca dipapha
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cosmopterigidae
Genus: Periploca
Species:
P. dipapha
Binomial name
Periploca dipapha
Hodges, 1969

Periploca dipapha is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1969. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona and Texas .[1][2]

The wingspan is about 8.5 mm. The forewings and hindwings are shining yellow.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in July.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14083400 entry