Deltoplastis ovatella
| Deltoplastis ovatella | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Deltoplastis |
| Species: | D. ovatella |
| Binomial name | |
| Deltoplastis ovatella K.T.Park & Heppner, 2001[1] | |
Deltoplastis ovatella is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It is found in Taiwan.[2]
The wingspan is 15–17 mm. The forewings are relatively narrow with a small, elongated costal patch before the middle. The hindwings are pale grey and broader than the forewings.
Etymology
The name is derived from the oval-shaped median fascia on the forewings.
References
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