Cryptolechia robusta

Cryptolechia robusta is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Wang in 2006.[1] It is found in China (Hubei).

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

The length of the forewings is 16–17 mm. The forewings are pale yellow, with scattered brown scales and a small brown dot at the middle of the cell. The first brown fascia runs from the costal three-fifths to the tornus and the second brown fascia extends from the apex to the tornus and is joined with the first fascia, forming a V-shaped pattern. The hindwings are pale grey. The hindwings are black.

Etymology

The species name refers to the aedeagus and is derived from Latin robustus (meaning stout).[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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