Nemapogon variatella

(Nemapogon variatella)

Description

Nemapogon variatella is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is found in almost all of Europe. It is also found in North America. The wingspan is about 12 mm. The larvae feed on bracket fungus or dead wood, and possibly on dried grain or stored produce. Recorded food includes Coriolus versicolor, Laetiporus sulphureus and Polyporus squamosus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tineidae
Genus:Nemapogon
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