Aristotelia planitia

Aristotelia planitia is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Annette Frances Braun in 1925. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Utah.[1][2]

Aristotelia planitia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Aristotelia
Species:
A. planitia
Binomial name
Aristotelia planitia
Braun, 1925

The wingspan is 13.5–14 mm.

The larvae probably feed on Salix species.[3]

References
  1. Savela, Markku. "Aristotelia planitia Braun, 1925". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  2. "420664.00 – 1753 – Aristotelia planitia – Braun, 1925". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  3. Belov, V. (April 6, 2018). "Species Aristotelia planitia - Hodges#1753". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved June 1, 2018.


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