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Deltophora typica

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Deltophora typica
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D. typica
Binomial name
Deltophora typica
Sattler, 1979

Deltophora typica is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in south-western Africa, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

The length of the forewings is 4.5-5.5 mm. The forewings are ochreous, with dark brown markings. In southern Africa, adults are on wing year-round. In Nigeria, adults have only been collected in January and October.[1]

References

  1. ^ Sattler K, 1979: A taxonomic revision of the genus Deltophora Janse, 1950 (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Bull Br Mus (Nat Hist), Entomol Ser 38: 263–322. Full article