Biology:Dichomeris deceptella

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Short description: Species of moth

Dichomeris deceptella
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Dichomeris
Species:
D. deceptella
Binomial name
Dichomeris deceptella
(Snellen, 1903)
Synonyms
  • Malacotrichia deceptella Snellen, 1903

Dichomeris deceptella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Snellen in 1903.[1] It is found on Java.[2]

The wingspan is about 11 mm (0.43 in) for males and 12–13 mm (0.47–0.51 in) for females. The forewings are light grey with an elongate transverse black mark at one-third. The hindwings are dark grey.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13589153 entry