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Isophrictis modesta

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Isophrictis modesta
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I. modesta
Binomial name
Isophrictis modesta
(Walsingham, 1888)
Synonyms
  • Cleodora modesta Walsingham, 1888

Isophrictis modesta is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Walsingham in 1888. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.[1][2]

The wingspan is 10-11 mm. The forewings are uniform pale umber-brown, dotted around the apex with intermixed fuscous and hoary scales. A line of white runs also through the middle of the apical cilia. The hindwings are pale greyish.[3]

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