Caryocolum paghmanum

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

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

The length of the forewings is 5.5–6 mm for males and 6 mm for females. The forewings are cream with indistinct dark brown markings frequently mottled with cream scales.[1] Adults have been recorded on wing from the end of July to early August.

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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