Biology:Dichomeris tostella

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Short description: Species of moth

Dichomeris tostella
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Dichomeris
Species:
D. tostella
Binomial name
Dichomeris tostella
Stringer, 1930
Synonyms
  • Dichomeris kawamurai Matsumura, 1931

Dichomeris tostella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Stringer in 1930.[1] It is found in Japan , Korea,[2] and the Russian Far East.[3]

The wingspan is 18–23 mm (0.71–0.91 in).[4] The forewings are yellowish ochreous.[5]

The larvae feed on Malus pumila var. dulcissima, Prunus persica, and Prunus mume.[6]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13589825 entry