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Agonopterix hyperella

Synonyms: Agonopterix testifica

Wikipedia Abstract

Agonopterix hyperella is a moth in the Depressariidae family. It was described by Ely in 1910. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee. The wingspan is 15–17 mm. The forewings are dark lavender grey, with brownish shading. There is a yellowish white band near the base, usually containing a few black scales. There are small yellowish and black patches along the costal margin and a black crescent-shaped line on the disc with a white discal spot beyond it. The hindwings are smoky-grey.
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0