Periploca hostiata
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Periploca hostiata Hodges, 1969
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Periploca hostiata is a moth in the Cosmopterigidae family. It was described by Hodges in 1969. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Washington, California and Arizona.[1][2]
The wingspan is about 8.3 mm. The head, thorax and forewings are shining grey black. The hindwings are yellow white.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in July.
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