Perimede erema

Perimede erema
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cosmopterigidae
Genus: Perimede
Species: P. erema
Binomial name
Perimede erema
Hodges, 1969
Synonyms
  • Perimede eremos

Perimede erema is a moth in the Cosmopterigidae family. It was described by Hodges in 1969. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arkansas[1] and Illinois.[2]

The wingspan is 7–8 mm. The forewings are mottled dark grey, with four black spots. The hindwings are slightly paler than the forewings.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in June and July.

References

  1. ↑ Perimede at funet
  2. ↑ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ↑ Nearctic Walshiidae Notes and New Taxa (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea)


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