- Epimartyria pardella
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Epimartyria pardella Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Micropterigidae Genus: Epimartyria Species: E. pardella Binomial name Epimartyria pardella
Walsingham, 1880Synonyms - Micropteryx pardella Walsingham, 1880
Epimartyria pardella is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae. It was described by Walsingham, Lord Thomas de Grey, in 1880.[1] It is known from western North America, including Oregon and California.
The wingspan is 10-11 mm. The forewing is metallic brown with three distinctive gold spots. Adults are on wing from early May to mid July and are day active.[2]
The larvae feed on liverworts and take about two years to fully develop.
References
- ^ Epimartyria pardella at The Global Lepidoptera Names Index.
- ^ The Life History and Behaviour of Epimartyria pardella
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