Caryocolum kasyi

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

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

The length of the forewings is about 6 mm. The forewings are greyish brown. The scales are greyish at the base and predominantly dark brown apically. There are greyish white markings and white costal and tornal spots.[1] Adults have been recorded on wing from late June to early July.

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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