Cryptolechia infundibularis

Cryptolechia infundibularis is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Wang in 2006.[1] It is found in Guangxi, China.

Cryptolechia infundibularis
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C. infundibularis
Binomial name
Cryptolechia infundibularis
Wang, 2006

The length of the forewings is about 17.5 mm. The forewings are dark brown, with scattered ochreous scales. There are large ochreous markings at the costal two-fifth, costal one-fifth and ventral half. The hindwings are dark brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of antrum in the female genitalia and is derived from Latin infundibularis (meaning funnel shaped).[2]

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References

  1. Beccaloni, George; et al., eds. (February 2005). "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.
  2. Wang, Shu-Xia, 2006, The Cryptolechia Zeller (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) of China (III): Checklist and descriptions of new species Zootaxa 1195: 1-29


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