Abrenthia is a genus of Glyphipterigidae (sedge moths). It was described by August Busck in 1915, and contains only one species Abrenthia cuprea. This species is found in North America, including Florida, Illinois[1] and Iowa.

Abrenthia
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Glyphipterigidae
Genus: Abrenthia
Busck, 1915
Species:
A. cuprea
Binomial name
Abrenthia cuprea
Busck, 1915

The wingspan is 9–12 mm.[2]

There is probably one generation per year. Adults have been recorded from mid-to late June.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "360091.00 – 2336 – Abrenthia cuprea – Busck, 1915". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  2. ^ "None (Abrenthia cuprea), Busck, 1915 - 2336.000000 - 360091.000000". Insects of Iowa. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  3. ^ Microleps.org
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