Cryptolechia bifida
| Cryptolechia bifida | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Depressariidae |
| Genus: | Cryptolechia |
| Species: | C. bifida |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptolechia bifida Wang, 2006 | |
Cryptolechia bifida is a moth in the Depressariidae family. It was described by Wang in 2006.[1] It is found in China (Guangxi).
The length of the forewings is 12–13 mm. The forewings are dark brown, the costal margin with an inverted-triangular cream spot at about the distal one-fifth and a cream fascia extending from the costal two-fifth to the tornus. The hindwings are grey.
Etymology
The species name refers to the shape of the uncus and is derived from Latin bifidus (meaning split in two).[2]
References
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