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Blastodacna bicristatella Larvae of this species feed on the fruit of Hawthorn (Cratageus spp.) which are common in the area. Blastodacna bicristatella,Cratageus,Geotagged,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Blastodacna bicristatella

Larvae of this species feed on the fruit of Hawthorn (Cratageus spp.) which are common in the area.

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''Blastodacna bicristatella'' is a moth in the family Elachistidae. It was described by Vactor Tousey Chambers in 1875. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Quebec.

The wingspan is 12 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous, dusted and suffused with brown. There is an oblong tuft of dark brown raised scales on the fold and a short brown streak between it and the dorsal margin. There is another tuft of brown scales at the end.. more

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Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Apr 23, 2019. Captured May 30, 2018 00:05 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 48mm