Harpella forficella

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Harpella forficella
Harpella forficella. Side view
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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Oecophoridae
Genus: Harpella
Species:
H. forficella
Binomial name
Harpella forficella
Synonyms
  • Tinea majorella Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775
  • Phalaena proboscidella Sulzer, 1776
  • Harpella aerisell< Caradja, 1920

Harpella forficella is a species of the concealer moth family (Oecophoridae), wherein it belongs to subfamily Oecophorinae.

This species can be found in most of Europe and in the Near East.[1]

Habitat

These moths inhabit deciduous forests, especially on hedge rows and sandy soils.

Description

Harpella forficella has a wingspan of 19–29 mm.[2] These moths have a brown-yellow wing pattern, which is only slightly variable. They have conspicuously long, upturned palps. The caterpillars are light gray and have gray spots and dark hairy warts. Head and neck shield are brown.[3]

Biology

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