Microlechia lycia
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| Species: | M. lycia
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| Microlechia lycia (H.-H. Li, 2001)
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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
- ^ Savela, Markku (February 9, 2019). "Microlechia lycia (Li, 2001)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- ^ Li, Houhun & Hui, Yanwen (December 31, 2000). "A new species of the genus Hedma (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) injurious to Lycium barbarum". Acta Entomologica Sinica. 44 (2): 227-230.