Dichomeris purpureofusca
| Dichomeris purpureofusca | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Dichomeris |
| Species: | D. purpureofusca |
| Binomial name | |
| Dichomeris purpureofusca (Walsingham, 1882)[1] | |
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Dichomeris purpureofusca is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Walsingham in 1882.[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia to New Jersey, the Northwest Territories, Alberta and South Dakota.[3]
The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are deep purplish fuscous. The hindwings are brownish fuscous.[4] Adults are on wing from June to August.
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