Biology:Microlechia lycia

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Short description: Species of moth

Microlechia lycia
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Microlechia
Species:
M. lycia
Binomial name
Microlechia lycia
(H.-H. Li, 2001)
Synonyms
  • Hedma lycia H.-H., 2001

Microlechia lycia is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Hou-Hun Li in 2001. It is found in Korea and Shaanxi, China.[1]

The wingspan is 10–11 mm. Adults are similar to Microlechia iranica, but can be distinguished by the male and female genitalia.

The larvae feed on Lycium barbarum.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q22286081 entry