Stilbosis lonchocarpella

(Stilbosis lonchocarpella)

Description

Stilbosis lonchocarpella is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by August Busck in 1934. It is found in Cuba and mainland North America, where it has been recorded from Florida. The wingspan is about 8 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from December to April. Larvae have been recorded feeding on Lonchocarpus sericeus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Cosmopterigidae
Genus:Stilbosis
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