Microlechia klimeschi

Microlechia klimeschi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Microlechia
Species: M. klimeschi
Binomial name
Microlechia klimeschi
(Povolný, 1972)
Synonyms
  • Megalocypha klimeschi Povolný, 1972

Microlechia klimeschi is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Povolný in 1972. It is found on the Canary Islands.[1][2]

The length of the forewings is 3.5-4 mm. The forewings are light ochreous to yellowish-brown with various well defined dark to blackish markings. The hindwings are dirty whitish.

The larvae feed on Whitania aristata.[3]

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