Caryocolum longiusculum

Caryocolum longiusculum is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Afghanistan.

Caryocolum longiusculum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Caryocolum
Species:
C. longiusculum
Binomial name
Caryocolum longiusculum
Huemer, 1988

The length of the forewings is about 6.5 mm for males and 6 mm for females. The forewings are light brown, speckled with whitish and orange-brown. There are dark brown markings. Adults have been recorded on wing in July.[1]

References

  1. Huemer, P (1988). "A taxonomic revision of Caryocolum (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)". Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology. 57: 439–571.


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