Epichnopterix plumella
| Epichnopterix plumella | |
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| Male | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Psychidae |
| Genus: | Epichnopterix |
| Species: | E. plumella
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| Binomial name | |
| Epichnopterix plumella Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
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Epichnopterix plumella is a moth of the family Psychidae. It is found in Europe. The female has no wings and remains in the caterpillar bag.
The wingspan of the male is about 12 mm. The moth flies in one generation from mid-April to mid-June.[1]
The larvae feed on various grass species.
Notes
[edit]- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
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