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
editThe name grandis refers to the large wingspan and the bright appearance.[1]
References
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Data related to Chrysoclista grandis at Wikispecies
Media related to Chrysoclista grandis at Wikimedia Commons
