Chrysoclysta grandis is a species of moth of the family Agonoxenidae. It is found in the western United States, in the mountains of California and Colorado.
| Chrysoclista grandis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Elachistidae |
| Genus: | Chrysoclista |
| Species: | C. grandis
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| Binomial name | |
| Chrysoclista grandis Koster, 2002
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The wingspan is 15–17 mm for males. Adults have been recorded from late July till late August.
Etymology edit
The name grandis refers to the large wingspan and the bright appearance.[1]
References edit
External links edit
Data related to Chrysoclista grandis at Wikispecies
Media related to Chrysoclista grandis at Wikimedia Commons
