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Chrysoclista linneella
Linnaeus's spangle-wing, linden bark borer, cosmet
Chrysoclista linneella is a small moth with a wingspan of 10–13 mm, recognized by its distinctive orange forewings with three silvery spots and blackish-brown margins. The species is closely associated with linden trees (Tilia), where larvae tunnel beneath bark. Adults are active from May to September and are frequently encountered in urban areas with linden avenues, though rarely observed in natural habitats.
Dahlica
bagworm moth
Dahlica is a genus of bagworm moths in the family Psychidae, subfamily Naryciinae. The genus was established by Enderlein in 1912 and includes several described species, most notably Dahlica triquetrella, a small and inconspicuous species often mistaken for debris. Species in this genus construct protective cases from silk and environmental materials, with Dahlica triquetrella building cases that resemble small bits of dirt or wood rather than the prominent plant-covered cases of larger bagworm species. The subgenus Postsolenobia within Dahlica has been the subject of recent taxonomic revision using DNA barcoding, revealing unexpected patterns of genetic diversity among its five validly described taxa.