Caryocolum abhorrens

Caryocolum abhorrens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Caryocolum
Species: C. abhorrens
Binomial name
Caryocolum abhorrens
Huemer, 1988

Caryocolum abhorrens is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is found in Afghanistan.

The length of the forewings is about 5 mm. The forewings are blackish mottled with grey with indistinct whitish markings mottled with grey.[1] Adults have been recorded on wing at the end of June.

References

  1. Huemer, P (1988). "A taxonomic revision of Caryocolum (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)". Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology 57: 439–571.
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