Ephysteris montana
| Ephysteris montana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Ephysteris |
| Species: | E. montana |
| Binomial name | |
| Ephysteris montana H.H.Li & Bidzilya, 2008 | |
Ephysteris montana is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by H.H.Li and Bidzilya in 2008. It is found in China (Sichuan).[1]
The length of the forewings is 4-5 mm. The forewings are covered with grey, brown-tipped scales, mottled by ochreous along the veins. There are small dark spots about one-third near the costal margin, a distinct black spot surrounded by ochreous scales in the cell and two black spots at one-third and two-thirds near the posterior margin. The hindwings are pale grey. Adults are on wing in mid-July.
Etymology
The species name refers to the species distribution in high mountains and is derived from Latin montanus (meaning mountainous).[2]
References
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