Dichomeris fuscalis

Dichomeris fuscalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Dichomeris
Species: D. fuscalis
Binomial name
Dichomeris fuscalis
Park & Hodges, 1995

Dichomeris fuscalis is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Park and Hodges in 1995.[1] It is found in China (Hong Kong) and Taiwan.[2]

The wingspan is 16-17 mm.[3] There is a dark brown fascia on the anterior margin of the forewings, connected with the median fascia, but separate from a small discal streak. There is a subterminal fascia, followed by a greyish-orange line. The hindwings are dark grey.[4]

The larvae feed on Millettia nida.

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