Chrysoclista grandis
Chrysoclysta grandis is a species of moth of the family Agonoxenidae. It is found in the western United States, in the mountains of California and Colorado.
Chrysoclista grandis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Elachistidae |
Genus: | Chrysoclista |
Species: | C. grandis |
Binomial name | |
Chrysoclista grandis Koster, 2002 | |
The wingspan is 15–17 mm for males. Adults have been recorded from late July till late August.
Etymology
The name grandis refers to the large wingspan and the bright appearance.[1]
External links
- Data related to Chrysoclista grandis at Wikispecies
- Media related to Chrysoclista grandis at Wikimedia Commons
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