Bucculatrix viguierae

(Bucculatrix viguierae)

Description

Bucculatrix viguierae is a moth in the family Bucculatricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Mexico, Arizona and California. The wingspan is 11 mm. The forewings are lustrous white, with ocherous, mostly longitudinal markings, and a few groups of black-tipped scales. The hindwings are pale whitish or greyish ocherous. Adults have been recorded on wing in April, September and November.

Taxonomic tree:

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