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Trifurcula squamatella

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Trifurcula squamatella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nepticulidae
Genus: Trifurcula
Species:
T. squamatella
Binomial name
Trifurcula squamatella
Stainton, 1849
Synonyms

Trifurcula maxima Klimesch, 1953

Trifurcula squamatella is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It was described by Henry Tibbats Stainton in 1849.[1] It is found in most of Europe.[2]

The wingspan is 7.8–9.8 mm for males and 8.4–10 mm for females.

The larvae probably mine the bark of broom.

References

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  1. ^ Markku Savela (2010-10-06). "Trifurcula". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
  2. ^ Rank:  Species. "Nepticulidae and Opostegidae of the World". Nepticuloidea.info. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
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