Denisia similella is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Europe.

Denisia similella
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Oecophoridae
Genus: Denisia
Species:
D. similella
Binomial name
Denisia similella
(Hübner, 1796)

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The head is ochreous-yellowish, with fuscous central stripe. Forewings dark fuscous ; a spot near base, connected with base by a streak, a spot about middle on or near dorsum, a small spot beyond and above this, often connected with it, a spot on costa at 3/4, and sometimes a tornal dot pale yellow. Hindwings under 1, grey.[1]

The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.[2]

The larvae feed on fungus under dead wood or bark.

References

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  1. ^ Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Keys and description
  2. ^ Ian Kimber (January 1, 1998). "Denisia similella". ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
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