Microlechia lycia

Microlechia lycia is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Hou-Hun Li in 2001. It is found in Korea and Shaanxi, China.[1]

Microlechia lycia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Gelechiidae
Genus:
Microlechia
Species:
M. lycia
Binomial name
Microlechia lycia
(H.-H. Li, 2001)
Synonyms
  • Hedma lycia H.-H., 2001

The wingspan is 10–11 mm. Adults are similar to Microlechia iranica, but can be distinguished by the male and female genitalia.

The larvae feed on Lycium barbarum.[2]

References
  1. Savela, Markku (February 9, 2019). "Microlechia lycia (Li, 2001)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  2. Li, Houhun & Hui, Yanwen (December 31, 2000). "A new species of the genus Hedma (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) injurious to Lycium barbarum". Acta Entomologica Sinica. 44 (2): 227-230.


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