Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Ypsolophidae Scientific name Ypsolopha angelicella | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Ypsolopha Rank Species | |
Ypsolopha angelicella is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae. It is known from the United States, including California.
The moth has a wingspan of 19-22 mm. Its antennae are white with sharp black annulations. The palpi, head and thorax are white and the shoulders yellowish. The forewings are white with striking fawn-brown ornamentation. The hindwings are shining ochreous white and the legs and underside of the body are white.
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