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Mirificarma rhodoptera

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Mirificarma rhodoptera
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M. rhodoptera
Binomial name
Mirificarma rhodoptera
(Mann, 1866)[1]
Synonyms
  • Gelechia rhodoptera Mann, 1866

Mirificarma rhodoptera is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is found in Romania, Greece, Turkey, Israel and Lebanon.

The wingspan measures 5-7.5 mm for males and 5.5–7 mm for females. There are two forms, a small and large form. The head is mid-brown. The forewings are mottled light brown, very faintly pink-tinged, and dark brown.[2] Adults of the large form (typical form) are found in June and July, those of the small form in May and June.

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