Bucculatrix leptalea

Description

Bucculatrix leptalea is a moth in the Bucculatricidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Michigan, Manitoba, Washington and California. The wingspan is 7.5–8 mm. The forewings are white with pale ocherous marks. The hindwings are white, with a faint ocherous tinge toward the apex. Adults have been recorded on wing May and from June to August. The larvae feed on Artemisia dracunculus.