Oinophila v-flava

Oinophila v-flava (yellow v moth) is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is widespread in temperate zones from Europe to South Africa, North America but also Hawaii.

Yellow v moth
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tineidae
Genus:
Oinophila
Species:
O. v-flava
Binomial name
Oinophila v-flava
(Haworth, 1828)
Synonyms
  • Gracillaria v-flava Haworth, 1828
  • Elachista flavofasciella Duponchel, 1844
  • Oinophila v-flavum

The wingspan is about 10 mm. In western Europe, adults are active from July to September and generally fly in the evening.

The larvae feed on a range of dry vegetable matter and on the bark of shrubs.[1] It often occurs commonly in homes and particularly cellars, where the larvae have been reported to damage dried foods and wine corks.

References
  1. Kimber, Ian. "Yellow V Moth Oinophila v-flava (Haworth, 1828)". UKmoths. Retrieved 22 September 2020.


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