
perittia cygnodiella

perittia cygnodiella is a moth of the family elachistidae. it is found from british columbia and alberta through washington to california.
the length of the forewings is 3.5-5.5 mm. the forewings are gray with an elongate dark spot in the middle of the wing. this spot is surrounded by bluish-white scales, forming an irregular light patch. the hindwings are gray, basally often lighter.

