Biology:Glyphocystis

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Short description: Genus of moths

Glyphocystis
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Glyphocystis

A. Blanchard, 1973
Species:
G. viridivallis
Binomial name
Glyphocystis viridivallis
A. Blanchard, 1973

Glyphocistis is a monotypic snout moth genus described by André Blanchard in 1973.[1] Its only species, Glyphocistis viridivallis, described in the same article, is found in the US state of Texas .[2]

The wingspan is 21–24 mm. The forewings are slate gray with dark-gray, white-tipped scales. The hindwings are pale yellowish white.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5573482 entry