Bucculatrix sphaeralceae
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Bucculatricidae |
| Genus: | Bucculatrix |
| Species: | B. sphaeralceae
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Bucculatrix sphaeralceae is a moth in the family Bucculatricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas and California. It was first described by Annette Frances Braun in 1963.
The wingspan is 6.5-9.5 mm. The forewings are white with pale yellow-ocherous markings. The hindwings are white, very faintly ocherous tinged. Adults have been recorded on wing in October.
The larvae feed on Malva species.[2]
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