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Geina periscelidactyla

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Geina periscelidactyla
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pterophoridae
Genus: Geina
Species: G. periscelidactyla
Binomial name
Geina periscelidactyla
(Fitch, 1855)
Synonyms
  • Pterophorus periscelidactyla Fitch, 1855
Grape Plume Moth (Geina periscelidactylus)
Geina periscelidactylus

Geina periscelidactyla (grape plume moth) is a moth of the Pterophoroidea family. It is found in eastern North America.

The wingspan is about 16 mm (0.63 in). Adults are on wing from June to July.

The larvae feed on grape and Virginia creeper. It is considered a minor pest on cultivated grape. The larvae web together the young leaves and shoots.

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Taxon identifiers
Geina periscelidactylus


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