Biology:Caryocolum hispanicum

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Short description: Species of moth

Caryocolum hispanicum
Scientific classification edit
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Binomial name
Caryocolum hispanicum
Huemer, 1988

Caryocolum hispanicum is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Spain and Greece.[1]

The length of the forewings is about 5.5 mm for males and 5 mm for females. The forewings are mottled brown, but darker at the apex. There are indistinct orange-brown dorsal and subcostal patches.[2] Adults have been recorded on wing in July.

References

  1. Fauna Europaea
  2. Huemer, P (1988). "A taxonomic revision of Caryocolum (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)". Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology 57: 439–571. http://biostor.org/reference/113933. 

Wikidata ☰ Q13456460 entry