Brenthia sapindella
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Brenthia sapindella is a moth
of the Choreutidae
family. It is known from Cuba
.
The length of the forewings is 3.6-3.8 mm for males and 3.8-4 for females.
The larvae feed on Sapindus raponarius.
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
of the Choreutidae
Choreutidae
Choreutidae, or "metalmark moths," are a family of insects in the lepidopteran order whose relationships have been long disputed. It was placed previously in the superfamily Yponomeutoidea in family Glyphipterigidae and in superfamily Sesioidea. It is now considered to represent its own superfamily...
family. It is known from Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
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The length of the forewings is 3.6-3.8 mm for males and 3.8-4 for females.
The larvae feed on Sapindus raponarius.