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Cryptolechia bifida

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Cryptolechia bifida
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Cryptolechia
Species:
C. bifida
Binomial name
Cryptolechia bifida
Wang, 2006

Cryptolechia bifida is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Wang in 2006. It is found in China (Guangxi).

The length of the forewings is 12–13 mm. The forewings are dark brown and its hindwings are grey.

Etymology

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The specific name refers to the shape of the uncus and is derived from Latin bifidus (meaning split in two).[1]

References

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