Asaphocrita sciaphilella explained

Asaphocrita sciaphilella is a moth in the family Blastobasidae. It is found in the United States, including Kentucky, Texas^[1] and California.^[2]

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are tawny vinous gray with a purplish sheen. The hindwings are brownish gray.

Notes and References

1. Adamski. D. Hodges . R W. 1996. An annotated list of North American Blastobasinae (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea: Coleophoridae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 98. 708–740.
2. Web site: Moth Photographers Group – Asaphocrita sciaphilella – 1212. mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu. 2017-01-13.