Eurodachtha canigella

Eurodachtha canigella is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Aristide Caradja in 1920. It is found in Germany, France, Italy and on the Iberian Peninsula.[1][2]

Eurodachtha canigella
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Lecithoceridae
Genus:
Eurodachtha
Species:
E. canigella
Binomial name
Eurodachtha canigella
(Caradja, 1920)
Synonyms
  • Lecithocera canigella Caradja, 1920
  • Sarisophora occidentella Amsel, 1953

The forewings are deep black and the hindwings are grey.[3]

References
  1. Savela, Markku. "Eurodachtha". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 2016-01-02.
  2. Fauna Europaea
  3. Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift Iris 34 (1/2): 135


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