Depressaria nemolella

(Depressaria nemolella)

Description

Depressaria nemolella is a moth of the Depressariidae family. It is found in Sweden, where it is listed as critically endangered. It is only known from its type locality on eastern Gotland, and from three localities along the coast in the Stockholm and Uppsala counties. The wingspan is 20–25 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July. The larvae feed on Seseli libanotis.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Oecophoridae
Genus:Depressaria
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