Homoeosoma nimbella

(Homoeosoma nimbella)

Description

Homoeosoma nimbella is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in Europe. The wingspan is 16–21 mm. The moths are on wing from May to August depending on the location. The larvae probably feed on the flowers or fruit of Asteraceae species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Pyralidae

Genus:Homoeosoma

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