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Dichomeris xanthodeta
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Gelechiidae
Genus:
Dichomeris
Species:
D. xanthodeta
Binomial name
Dichomeris xanthodeta
Meyrick, 1913

Dichomeris xanthodeta is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1913.[1] It is found in South Africa (Mpumalanga).[2]

The wingspan is 16-17 mm. The forewings are lilac-fuscous with the costa narrowly deep orange throughout and with a dark fuscous terminal line. The hindwings are grey.[3]

References

  1. ^ LepIndex
  2. ^ Afro Moths
  3. ^ Ann. Transv. Mus. 3 (4) : 305
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