Trifurcula squamatella explained

Trifurcula squamatella is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It was described by Henry Tibbats Stainton in 1849.^[1] It is found in most of Europe.^[2]

The wingspan is 7.8–9.8 mm for males and 8.4–10 mm for females.

The larvae probably mine the bark of broom.

External links

• Taxonomy and distribution of Trifurcula squamatella Stainton sp.rev., a senior synonym of T. maxima Klimesch (Lepidoptera: Nepticulidae)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Trifurcula . Markku Savela. Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . 2010-10-06 . 2011-12-16.
2. Web site: Rank:  Species . Nepticulidae and Opostegidae of the World . Nepticuloidea.info . 2011-12-16.