| Eriocraniella platyptera | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Eriocraniidae |
| Genus: | Eriocraniella |
| Species: | E. platyptera |
| Binomial name | |
| Eriocraniella platyptera Davis, 1978 | |
Eriocraniella platyptera is a moth of the family Eriocraniidae. It was described by Davis in 1978.[1] It is found in north-western New York.[2]
The wingspan is 7.8-8.2 mm for males and about 8.2 mm for females. The forewings are relatively broad and immaculate dark fuscous with a prominent golden brassy to blue green iridescence. The hindwings are much paler, grayish fuscous with a slight purplish luster. The scales are moderately broad. Adults are on wing in May in one generation per year.
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