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Eriocrania salopiella

(Eriocrania salopiella)

Description

Eriocrania salopiella is a moth of the Eriocraniidae family. It is found in Europe. The wingspan is about 10 millimeters. The adult moths are golden coloured with purple markings with prominent yellow triangular patch on the tornus. The head is covered with golden hairs. The larvae mine the leaves of Betula species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Eriocraniidae
Genus:Eriocrania
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