| Canephora hirsuta | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Psychidae |
| Genus: | Canephora |
| Species: | C. hirsuta |
| Binomial name | |
| Canephora hirsuta Poda, 1761 | |
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Canephora hirsuta, commonly known as the hairy sweep, is a species of moth in the family Psychidae. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan of the male is 20–25 mm, and the female is wingless. The moth flies in one generation from May to July.
The larvae feed on shrubs, deciduous trees and herbaceous plants.
Illustrated adult
Illustrated caterpillar
Larva
