Bucculatrix longula

(Bucculatrix longula)

Description

Bucculatrix longula is a moth in the Bucculatricidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California, Texas, Washington and Utah. The wingspan is 12-12.5 mm. The forewings are shining white, with pale ocherous marks. The hindwings are white, faintly ocherous tinged. Adults have been recorded on wing in May, October and December. The larvae feed on Helianthus annuus. They create a stem gall.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Bucculatricidae
Genus:Bucculatrix
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