Ascalenia imbella

(Ascalenia imbella)

Description

Ascalenia imbella is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Kasy in 1975. It is found in southern Iran. The wingspan is 8-8.7 mm. The forewings are blackish with lighter sprinkling. The hindwings are grey.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Cosmopterigidae

Genus:Ascalenia

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