Melanocinclis vibex

(Melanocinclis vibex)

Description

Melanocinclis vibex is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida. The wingspan is about 8 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to July. The larvae possibly feed in the flowers of Serenoa repens.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Cosmopterigidae
Genus:Melanocinclis
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