Caryocolum vartianorum
Appearance
Caryocolum vartianorum | |
---|---|
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Gelechiidae |
Genus: | Caryocolum |
Species: | C. vartianorum
|
Binomial name | |
Caryocolum vartianorum Huemer, 1988
|
Caryocolum vartianorum is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Afghanistan. It occurs at altitudes between 2,100 and 2,500 meters.
The length of the forewings is about 6 mm. The forewings are whitish, mottled with light brown. There are distinct dark brown markings, often lined with orange-brown. Adults have been recorded on wing from late July to early August.[1]
References
- ^ Huemer, P (1988). "A taxonomic revision of Caryocolum (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)". Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology. 57: 439–571.
Wikispecies has information related to Caryocolum vartianorum.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Caryocolum vartianorum.