Large Spring Jewel

Eriocrania semipurpurella

Eriocrania semipurpurella is a moth of the family Eriocraniidae, found from Europe to Japan and in North America. It was first described by James Francis Stephens in 1835. The species closely resembles Eriocrania sangii and the larvae of both species mine the leaves of birch.

Scientific name
Eriocrania semipurpurella
Family
Eriocraniidae