Denisia similella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Oecophoridae
Genus: Denisia
Species:
D. similella
Binomial name
Denisia similella
(Hübner, 1796)

Denisia similella is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The head is ochreous-yellowish, with fuscous central stripe. Forewings dark fuscous ; a spot near base, connected with base by a streak, a spot about middle on or near dorsum, a small spot beyond and above this, often connected with it, a spot on costa at 3/4, and sometimes a tornal dot pale yellow. Hindwings under 1, grey.[1]

The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.[2]

The larvae feed on fungus under dead wood or bark.

References

  1. Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Keys and description
  2. Ian Kimber (January 1, 1998). "Denisia similella". ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved 2009-01-15.


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