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Epimartyria auricrinella
Goldcap Moss-Eater, goldcap moss-eater moth
Epimartyria auricrinella, commonly called the goldcap moss-eater moth, is a small moth in the family Micropterigidae. It is the first species in the North American moth numbering system (MONA 0001). The species is notable for its diurnal activity pattern and specialized larval diet on liverworts. It occurs in wet, shaded habitats of eastern North America where its host plants grow.