Oinophila nesiotes

(Oinophila nesiotes)

Description

Oinophila nesiotes is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is found on the Canary Islands. The wingspan is 8–9 mm. The forewings are dark olivaceous brown with two shining pale ochreous transverse fasciae. The hindwings are bronzy brownish with a few iridescent metallic scales. The larvae possibly feed on dead leaves.

Taxonomic tree:

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