Epichnopterix plumella
Epichnopterix plumella is a moth of the family Psychidae. It is found in Europe. The female has no wings and remains in the caterpillar bag.
Illustration from John Curtis's British Entomology Volume 5
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| Genus: | Epichnopterix |
| Species: | E. plumella |
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| Epichnopterix plumella Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 | |
The wingspan of the male is about 12 mm. The moth flies in one generation from mid-April to mid-June. .
The larvae feed on various grass species.
Notes
- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
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