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Neomachlotica spiraea

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Neomachlotica spiraea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Glyphipterigidae
Genus: Neomachlotica
Species:
N. spiraea
Binomial name
Neomachlotica spiraea
Heppner, 1981

Neomachlotica spiraea is a species of sedge moth in the genus Neomachlotica. It was described by John B. Heppner in 1981.[1] It is found in the US state of Florida.[2]

The length of the forewings is 3.2–4 mm. Adults are on wing from January to March and in May.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "​Neomachlotica spiraea​". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  2. ^ 360092 – 2336.1 – Neomachlotica spiraea – Heppner, 1981 at the Moth Photographers Group of Mississippi State University
  3. ^ Neomachlotica, a New Genus of Glyphipterigidae (Lepidoptera)