Nemapogon defectella

(Nemapogon defectella)

Description

Nemapogon defectella is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, New Hampshire and West Virginia.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Tineidae

Genus:Nemapogon

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