Biology:Perimede maniola

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Short description: Species of moth

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

Perimede maniola 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 Illinois.[1][2]

The wingspan is 9-10.5 mm. The forewings are dark gray brown with four indistinct dark spots, followed and preceded by off-white scales. The hindwings are pale to medium gray.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in July and August.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q16987817 entry