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Ardozyga melicrata

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Ardozyga melicrata
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A. melicrata
Binomial name
Ardozyga melicrata
(Turner, 1919)
Synonyms
  • Protolechia melicrata Turner, 1919

Ardozyga melicrata is a species of moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Turner in 1919. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from northern Queensland.[1]

The wingspan is 10–12 mm (0.39–0.47 in). The forewings are whitish-ochreous. The stigmata are obsolete or rarely faintly indicated by minute ochreous dots. The hindwings are pale-grey.[2]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Ardozyga". FUNET. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  2. ^ Proc. R. Soc. Qd 31 (10) : 137