Dichomeris ochthophora
| Dichomeris ochthophora | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Dichomeris |
| Species: | D. ochthophora |
| Binomial name | |
| Dichomeris ochthophora Meyrick, 1936 | |
Dichomeris ochthophora is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1936.[1] It is found in China (Hong Kong, Gansu, Jiangxi, Yunnan), Taiwan and Japan.[2]
The wingspan is 13.5-14.5 mm.[3] The forewings are yellowish ochreous with well-developed dark fuscous streaks along the anterior margin and posterior margin.[4]
The larvae feed on Eriobotrya japonica, Rhaphiolepis umbellata and Photinia lucida.
References
- ↑ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Dichomeris ochthophora". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
- ↑ Dichomeris at funet
- ↑ SHILAP Revta lepid. 38 (149) : 70
- ↑ Insecta Koreana 12 : 30
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