Filatima epulatrix explained

Filatima epulatrix is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia, New York, Oklahoma, Ontario and Quebec.^{[1] [2]}

The wingspan is 15.5-17.5 mm.

The larvae feed on Malus sylvestris.^[3]

Notes and References

1. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/gelechiinae/filatima/ Filatima at funet
2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=2143 mothphotographersgroup
3. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofent7172196970ento#page/n219/mode/1up Proc. Ent. Soc. Wash. 71 (2) : 203