Nemapogon gliriella

(Nemapogon gliriella)

Description

Nemapogon gliriella is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is found in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia and Georgia. The wingspan is 12–17 mm. The larvae feed on fungus species, including Stereum hirsutum.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Tineidae

Genus:Nemapogon

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