Dichomeris fuscalis
Dichomeris fuscalis is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park and Ronald W. Hodges in 1995.[1] It is found in China (Hong Kong) and Taiwan.[2]
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The wingspan is 16–17 mm.[3] There is a dark brown fascia on the anterior margin of the forewings, connected with the median fascia, but separate from a small discal streak. There is a subterminal fascia, followed by a greyish-orange line. The hindwings are dark grey.[4]
The larvae feed on Millettia nida.
References
- Beccaloni, George; et al., eds. (February 2005). "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.
- Savela, Markku (May 2, 2019). "Dichomeris fuscalis Park & Hodges, 1995". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- Li, H. H.; Zhen, H.; Kendrick, R. C. & Sterling, M. J. (March 2010). "Microlepidoptera of Hong Kong: Taxonomic study on the genus Dichomeris Hübner, 1818, with descriptions of three new species (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)". SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 38 (149): 76.
- Insecta Koreana 12: 16
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