Bucculatrix subnitens

(Bucculatrix subnitens)

Description

Bucculatrix subnitens is a moth in the family Bucculatricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona. The wingspan is about 5–7 mm. The forewings are basal half of the forewings is uniformly ocherous, except for a dark brown stripe along the costa. The outer half of the wing is reddish or dark brown.

Taxonomic tree:

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