Adela oplerella
Adela oplerella is a species of moth of the family Adelidae, the fairy longhorn moths. It is known commonly as Opler's longhorn moth. It is endemic to California.[1]
| Opler's longhorn moth | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Adelidae |
| Genus: | Adela |
| Species: | A. oplerella |
| Binomial name | |
| Adela oplerella Powell, 1969[1] | |
The length of forewings is 4.4–5.5 millimetres (0.17–0.22 in). The forewings are dark, metallic olive-bronze. They are either without markings or with two faint whitish spots. The hindwings are slightly narrower and dark brown, with some bronze and purplish.[2]
The moth has usually been collected on creamcups (Platystemon californicus).[2]
The species was described in 1969 and named for Paul A. Opler, who collected most of the specimens.[2]
References
- "Adela oplerella". NatureServe. 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2014. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
- Powell, J. A. (1969). "A synopsis of Nearctic adelid moths, with descriptions of new species (Incurvariidae)" (PDF). Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society. 23: 211–40. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
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