Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Bucculatricidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Bucculatrix | |
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Bucculatrix sphaeralceae is a moth in the Bucculatricidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas and California.
The wingspan is 6.5-9.5 mm. The forewings are white with pale yellow-ocherous markings. The hindwings are white, very faintly ocherous tinged. Adults have been recorded on wing in October.
The larvae feed on Malva species.
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