Pachythelia villosella

(Pachythelia villosella)

Description

Pachythelia villosella is a moth of the Psychidae family. It is found in Europe. The wingspan is 13–15 mm for males. They have dull brownish-grey wings. Females are wingless. Adults are on wing in June and July. The larvae feed on Calluna and Sarothamnus species from within a case.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Psychidae
Genus:Pachythelia
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