Phyllonorycter erinaceae

Phyllonorycter erinaceae is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in Spain.

Phyllonorycter erinaceae
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P. erinaceae
Binomial name
Phyllonorycter erinaceae
Lastuvka & Lastuvka, 2013

The wingspan is 9.2–10 mm. The forewing ground colour is ochreous orange, with a golden sheen. The hindwings are greyish brown. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to July, probably in one generation per year.

Etymology

The species is named for the host plant.[1]

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