Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Diminutive Grass-veneer
Raphiptera argillaceella

Observation date: August 01, 2024
Submitted by: SWilliams
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Struggled to decide with this one. Smallest grass veneer Ive ever seen, 7-8mm forewing, 9-10mm total length. Wing tip shape is distinctive but cant find anything similar. Much darker/browner than most veneers. Very narrow bodied and tightly rolled wings, even in comparison to most Crambus
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: August 03, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, York County