Megacraspedus melitopis

Megacraspedus melitopis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Megacraspedus
Species: M. melitopis
Binomial name
Megacraspedus melitopis
Meyrick, 1904

Megacraspedus melitopis is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1904. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia.[1]

The wingspan is about 16 mm. The forewings are golden-bronzy-ochreous with the costal edge shining white from near the base to two-thirds. The second discal stigma is minute and dark fuscous. The hindwings are grey.[2]

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