Dichomeris elegans

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Dichomeris elegans
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Dichomeris
Species:
D. elegans
Binomial name
Dichomeris elegans
Park, 2001

Dichomeris elegans is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2001.[1][failed verification] It is found in Taiwan.[2]

The length of the forewings is 9-9.5 mm. The forewings are greyish brown with scattered dark brown scales and dark brown costal spot. The hindwings are grey.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Beccaloni, George; et al., eds. (February 2005). "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku. "Dichomeris elegans Park, 2001". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  3. ^ Park, K. T. (2001). "Two new species of Dichomeris (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) from Taiwan". Insecta Koreana. 18 (4): 307-310.