Bucculatrix sphaeralceae

(Bucculatrix sphaeralceae)

Description

Bucculatrix sphaeralceae is a moth in the family Bucculatricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas and California. The wingspan is 6.5-9.5 mm. The forewings are white with pale yellow-ocherous markings. The hindwings are white, very faintly ocherous tinged. Adults have been recorded on wing in October. The larvae feed on Malva species.

Taxonomic tree:

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