Paraclemensia monospina explained

Paraclemensia monospina is a moth of the family Incurvariidae. It is found on Hokkaido island in Japan.[1]

The wingspan is 11 mm for males and 11.5 mm for females. The forewings are dark brown with a bronzy lustre.

The larvae feed on Sorbus alnifolia. They create an irregular rectangular case.

Notes and References

  1. http://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/110007631028 Distributional records and biological notes on Japanese species of the family Incurvariidae (Lepidoptera)