Incurvaria takeuchii

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Incurvaria takeuchii is a moth of the family Incurvariidae. It is found on the main island (Honshu) of Japan.[http://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/110007631028 Distributional records and biological notes on Japanese species of the family Incurvariidae (Lepidoptera)]

The wingspan is 15.5–19 mm for males and 10.5–18 mm for females. The forewings are glossy blackish-brown.

The larvae feed on Clethra barbinervis. They create and oval ellipsoidal case consisting of three pieces. The larva overwinters on the ground. Pupation takes place in spring.

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Category:Moths described in 1957

Category:Incurvariidae

Category:Moths of Japan

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