Oxyptilus delawaricus

(Oxyptilus delawaricus)

Description

Oxyptilus delawaricus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in North America, including Canada, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and California. The wingspan is 17–18 millimetres (0.67–0.71 in). The head, thorax and forewings are light reddish brown. The abdomen is reddish brown at the base, yellowish white beyond and indistinctly marked with whitish scales and lines.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pterophoridae
Genus:Oxyptilus
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