Emmelina argoteles

Description

Emmelina argoteles is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in southern and central Europe, through Russia to India, China, Korea and Japan. It was discovered in Great Britain in 2005. The wingspan is about 17 mm. The larvae feed on Calystegia sepium, Calystegia sodanella, Calystegia japonica, Convolvulus species and Ipomoea batatas.