Caryocolum transiens

Caryocolum transiens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Caryocolum
Species: C. transiens
Binomial name
Caryocolum transiens
Huemer, 1992

Caryocolum transiens is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is found in Nepal.

The length of the forewings is about 6 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is dark brown and the hindwings are shining grey.

The larvae possibly feed on Cerastium and/or Stellaria species.[1]

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