Cryptolechia bifoliolata

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Cryptolechia bifoliolata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Cryptolechia
Species:
C. bifoliolata
Binomial name
Cryptolechia bifoliolata
Wang, 2006

Cryptolechia bifoliolata is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Wang in 2006. It is found in Fujian, China.

The length of the forewings is about 16.5 mm. The forewings are greyish black with a yellow spot at the costal half and at three-fourths and the tornus. The hindwings are brown.

Etymology[edit]

The specific name refers to the distal shape of the uncus and is derived from Latin bifoliolatus (meaning bilobed).[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wang, Shu-Xia (2006). "The Cryptolechia Zeller (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) of China (III): Checklist and descriptions of new species". Zootaxa. 1195: 1–29.