Nemapogon scutifera

(Nemapogon scutifera)

Description

Nemapogon scutifera is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is found in Greece and Turkey. The wingspan is 9–14 mm. The forewings are yellow-ochre, with a pattern of dark brown stripe-shaped patches at the costa near the base. The hindwings are shining grey.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tineidae
Genus:Nemapogon
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