Biology:Dichomeris levisella

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Short description: Species of moth

Dichomeris levisella
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Dichomeris
Species:
D. levisella
Binomial name
Dichomeris levisella
(Fyles, 1904)[1]
Synonyms
  • Trichotaphe levisella Fyles, 1904

Dichomeris levisella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Fyles in 1904.[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern Quebec to southern Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Jersey, Kentucky, Michigan and Minnesota.[3]

The forewings are brown, clouded with darker brown towards the hindmargin. There is a subterminal line of paler brown spots, bordered with black. There is a pale brown horseshoe-like mark beyond the centre of the wing. The hindwings are grey with a lighter terminal line.[4] Adults are on wing from June to August.

The larvae feed on Aster macrophyllus, Aster cordifolius, Hieracium aurantiacum and Solidago species.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13589398 entry