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Nemapogon scutifera is a moth of the Tineidae family. It is found in Greece and Turkey.
The wingspan is 9–14 mm. The forewings are yellow-ochre, with a pattern of dark brown stripe-shaped patches at the costa near the base. The hindwings are shining grey.
Etymology
The species name refers to the shield-shaped ostium and is derived from Latin scutum.
References
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