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Cryptolechia infundibularis

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Cryptolechia infundibularis
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C. infundibularis
Binomial name
Cryptolechia infundibularis
Wang, 2006

Cryptolechia infundibularis is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Wang in 2006. It is found in Guangxi, China.

The length of the forewings is about 17.5 mm. The forewings are dark brown, with scattered ochreous scales. There are large ochreous markings at the costal two-fifths, costal one-fifth and ventral half. The hindwings are dark brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of antrum in the female genitalia and is derived from Latin infundibularis (meaning funnel shaped).[1]

References

  1. ^ Wang, Shu-Xia (2006). "The Cryptolechia Zeller (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) of China (III): Checklist and descriptions of new species". Zootaxa. 1195: 1–29.