Denisia yukonella
Lvovsky, 2007
Denisia yukonella is a of concealer in the Oecophoridae, described by Lvovsky in 2007. The specific epithet references the Yukon, suggesting a northern distribution. As a member of the Oecophoridae, it belongs to a diverse family of small moths commonly known as concealer moths, many of which have larvae that feed on decaying plant material or leaf litter. The Denisia contains multiple species distributed across the Holarctic region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Denisia yukonella: //dɛˈnɪ.si.ə juˈkoʊ.nɛl.lə//
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Distribution
The specific epithet "yukonella" indicates association with the Yukon region, suggesting a Nearctic distribution in northwestern North America. The was described in 2007, indicating it is a relatively recently recognized .