Agonopterix hyperella
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| Species: | A. hyperella
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| Agonopterix hyperella Ely, 1910
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Agonopterix hyperella is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Charles Russell Ely in 1910.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee.[2]
The wingspan is 15–17 mm. The forewings are dark lavender gray, with brownish shading. There is a yellowish-white band near the base, usually containing a few black scales. There are small yellowish and black patches along the costal margin and a black crescent-shaped line on the disc with a white discal spot beyond it. The hindwings are smoky gray.[3]
The larvae feed on Hypericum prolificum and Hypericum perforatum.[4]
References
- ^ "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.
- ^ Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
- ^ Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 12 (2): 68
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Agonopterix hyperella Ely, 1910". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 15, 2018.