| Trifurcula squamatella | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota | 
| Kingdom: | Animalia | 
| Phylum: | Arthropoda | 
| Class: | Insecta | 
| Order: | Lepidoptera | 
| Family: | Nepticulidae | 
| Genus: | Trifurcula | 
| Species: | T. squamatella | 
| Binomial name | |
| Trifurcula squamatella Stainton, 1849 | |
| Synonyms | |
| Trifurcula maxima Klimesch, 1953 | |
Trifurcula squamatella is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It was described by Henry Tibbats Stainton in 1849.[1] It is found in most of Europe.[2]
The wingspan is 7.8–9.8 mm for males and 8.4–10 mm for females.
The larvae probably mine the bark of broom.
References
- ↑ Markku Savela (2010-10-06). "Trifurcula". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ↑ Rank: Species. "Nepticulidae and Opostegidae of the World". Nepticuloidea.info. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
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