Nemapogon molybdanella

(Nemapogon molybdanella)

Description

Nemapogon molybdanella is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California and Maine. The wingspan is 14–17 mm. The larvae feed on polipore fungi.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Tineidae

Genus:Nemapogon

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