Helcystogramma furvimaculare
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| Helcystogramma furvimaculare Li & Zhen, 2011
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Helcystogramma furvimaculare is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Li and Zhen in 2011. It is found in China (Guizhou).[1]
The wingspan is about 16 mm. The forewings are yellow, with scattered dark brown scales. The basal third of the costal margin is black, with a small black spot near two-thirds. The hindwings are greyish-yellow.
Etymology
The species name refers to the small black spot near the costal two-thirds on the forewings and is derived from Latin prefix furv- (meaning black) and Latin macularis (meaning macular).[2]
References
- ^ Helcystogramma at funet
- ^ Li, H. H. and H. Zhen. (2011). Review of the genus Helcystogramma Zeller (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae: Dichomeridinae) from China. Journal of Natural History 45(17-18), 1035-87.
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