254 observations
Potato Moth
Stoeberhinus testaceus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Autostichidae βΊGenus: Stoeberhinus
About
Stoeberhinus testaceus, the potato moth, is a gelechioid moth, supposedly the only species of its genus Stoeberhinus. However, the genus might also include some related moths presently placed in Autosticha. It belongs to the subfamily Autostichinae, which is either placed in the concealer moth family (Oecophoridae), or in an expanded Autostichidae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Potato Moth is Stoeberhinus testaceus.
- Potato Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Potato Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Potato Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Potato Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Potato Moth belongs to the family Autostichidae.
- Potato Moth belongs to the genus Stoeberhinus.