Teinoptila antistatica
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Teinoptila antistatica is a moth
of the Yponomeutidae family. It is found in China
(Guizhou) and on Java
.
The wingspan
is 22-26 mm.
The larvae feed on Euonymus japonicus and Maytenus hookeri. They feed concealed within a few leaves connected with webbing, and they overwinter in this stage.
Moth
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of the Yponomeutidae family. It is found in China
China
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(Guizhou) and on Java
Java
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.
The wingspan
Wingspan
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is 22-26 mm.
The larvae feed on Euonymus japonicus and Maytenus hookeri. They feed concealed within a few leaves connected with webbing, and they overwinter in this stage.