Biology:Oxypteryx

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Short description: Genus of moths


Oxypteryx
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Oxypteryx

Rebel, 1911
Species:
O. jordanella
Binomial name
Oxypteryx jordanella
Rebel, 1911

Oxypteryx is a genus of moth in the family Gelechiidae.[1] It contains only one species, Oxypteryx jordanella, which is found in Jordan[2] and Saudi Arabia.[3]

The wingspan is 23–24 mm. The forewings are brownish grey with several long and short black streaks. The hindwings are uniform brownish-grey.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7116123 entry