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Hypsopygia thymetusalis
spruce needleworm moth, paler dolichomia moth
Hypsopygia thymetusalis is a small pyralid moth known commonly as the spruce needleworm moth. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1859 and occurs across northern North America. Larvae are specialized feeders on spruce (Picea), constructing rolled leaf shelters. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 22 mm.