Bisigna procerella

Bisigna procerella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Oecophoridae
Genus: Bisigna
Species:
B. procerella
Binomial name
Bisigna procerella
Synonyms
  • Tinea procerella Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Promalactis procerella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
  • Promalactis atriplagata Park & Park, 1998

Bisigna procerella is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 11–13 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.[1]

The larvae feed on lichens on tree-trunks.

References

  1. ^ Ian Kimber (January 1, 1998). "Bisigna procerella". ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved 2009-01-15.


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