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Craspedotis diasticha

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Craspedotis diasticha
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Gelechiidae
Genus:
Craspedotis
Species:
C. diasticha
Binomial name
Craspedotis diasticha
Turner, 1919

Craspedotis diasticha is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was first discovered by Turner in 1919. It is found in Australia, New South Wales.[1]

Description

(For key terms used see Glossary of Entomology Terms)

The wingspan is approximately 13 mm. The forewings are whitish-grey with a broad dark streak in their centre from the base to the apex, giving off a short branch along the fold and a dark terminal line from the apex to a large tornal spot nearly confluent with the centre streak. The hindwings are whitish-grey.[2]

References

  1. ^ funet.fi
  2. ^ Proc. R. Soc. Qd 31 (10) : 129


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