Biology:Epiphthora hexagramma
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Epiphthora |
| Species: | E. hexagramma
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| Epiphthora hexagramma (Meyrick, 1921)
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Epiphthora hexagramma is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1921. It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]
The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are white with about six irregular longitudinal slender streaks of fuscous irroration (sprinkles). The hindwings are rather dark grey.[2]
References
- ↑ Savela, Markku, ed (25 April 2014). "Epiphthora hexagramma (Meyrick, 1921)". https://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/apatetrinae/epiphthora/#hexagramma. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ↑ Meyrick, Edward (1916–1923). Exotic Microlepidoptera. 2 (14): 424.
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Wikidata ☰ Q22285385 entry
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