Kingdom Animalia Family Incurvariidae Scientific name Incurvaria masculella Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Incurvaria Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Incurvaria, Butterflies and moths, Incurvaria pectinea, Incurvariidae, Nematopogon swammerdamella | ||
Incurvaria masculella
Incurvaria masculella, the feathered diamond-back, is a moth of the family Incurvariidae. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is 12–16 mm. The moth flies from April to June depending on the location.
The larvae feed on oak, sweet chestnut, Corylus avellana, Tilia, Carpinus betulus, rose, Vaccinium and Crataegus.
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