Neodactylota basilica

Neodactylota basilica is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1966. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.[1][2]

Neodactylota basilica
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N. basilica
Binomial name
Neodactylota basilica
Hodges, 1966

The wingspan is 10.5–12 mm. The scales on the forewings are buff white with gray-brown apices and dark brown spots. The costal margin, especially basally, is gray brown. The hindwings are fuscous.[3]

References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Neodactylota basilica Hodges, 1966". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  2. "420834.00 – 1906 – Neodactylota basilica – Hodges, 1966". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  3. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 119 (3547): 45


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