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Caryocolum protectum

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Caryocolum protectum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Caryocolum
Species:
C. protectum
Binomial name
Caryocolum protectum
(Braun, 1965)
Synonyms
  • Gnorimoschema protecta Braun, 1965
  • Caryocolum protecta

Caryocolum protectum is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Kentucky, United States.[1]

The length of the forewings is about 6 mm.[2] Adults have been recorded on wing from early May to mid-July.

References

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  1. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  2. ^ Huemer, P (1988). "A taxonomic revision of Caryocolum (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)". Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology. 57: 439–571.