Machimia dystheata

Machimia dystheata is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Turner in 1946.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[2]

Machimia dystheata
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M. dystheata
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Machimia dystheata
Turner, 1946

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are grey-whitish with a minute fuscous stigmata. The first discal spot is found at the middle and the plical spot is placed beyond it. The second discal spot is found at three-fourth and there are some minute obscure costal and terminal dots. The hindwings are whitish.[3]

References

  1. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Depressariidae unplaced species dystheata". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
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  3. Proc. Linn. Soc. N.S.W. 70 (3-4) : 118


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