Neofaculta ericetella

Neofaculta ericetella
Neofaculta ericetella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Neofaculta
Species: N. ericetella
Binomial name
Neofaculta ericetella
Geyer, 1832

Neofaculta ericetella is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is found in Europe.

A sprig of Erica with a larva protruding from a flower
Larva

The wingspan is 13-18 mm. The moths are on wing from April to July depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Calluna vulgaris.

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