Nephopterix angustella

Nephopterix angustella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pyralidae
Genus: Nephopterix
Species: N. angustella
Binomial name
Nephopterix angustella
(Hübner, 1796)
Synonyms
  • Tinea angustella Hübner, 1796

Nephopterix angustella is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 20–25 millimetres (0.8–1.0 in). The moth flies from May to October depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Bird Cherry.

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