Biology:Dichomeris oxycarpa

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Short description: Species of moth

Dichomeris oxycarpa
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Dichomeris
Species:
D. oxycarpa
Binomial name
Dichomeris oxycarpa
(Meyrick, 1935)
Synonyms
  • Musurga oxycarpa Meyrick, 1935

Dichomeris oxycarpa is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1935.[1] It is found in China (Hong Kong, Hainan) and Taiwan.[2]

The wingspan is 17–19 mm.[2] The forewings are usually greyish green, but range from dark to pale greenish. There is a costal blotch at the middle with a somewhat rounded posterior margin.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13589537 entry