''Nematopogon pilella'' is a
moth of the
Adelidae family. It is found in almost all of
Europe, except
Portugal,
Spain and
Slovenia.
The
wingspan is 13–16 mm. Head is orange, face whitish. Forewings less elongate, shining greyish-ochreous or light fuscous, faintly darker-strigulated. Hindwings grey; cilia grey. To certainly determine the species of the genus ''Nematopogon'' dissection and study of the genitalia is necessary.The larvae possibly feed on the dead leaves of ''
Vaccinium'' species. They live within a movable case.
Hants Moths
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References
External links
Images representing'' Nematopogon pilella''
at Consortium for the Barcode of Life
Moths described in 1775
Adelidae
Moths of Europe
Moths of Asia
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