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Dichomeris quadrata

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Dichomeris quadrata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Dichomeris
Species:
D. quadrata
Binomial name
Dichomeris quadrata
Park & Ponomarenko, 1998

Dichomeris quadrata is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park and Margarita Gennadievna Ponomarenko in 1998. It is found in Thailand.[1]

The wingspan is 14.5-15.5 mm. The forewings are light brown, with irregularly scattered dark brown scales. The postmedian line is found at four-fifths of the wing and is edged with yellowish-orange scales outwardly. The outer area is dark brown and there are three short lines of brown scales inwardly. The hindwings are grey.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (May 2, 2019). "Dichomeris quadrata Park & Ponomarenko, 1998". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  2. ^ Species Diversity 3: 163[permanent dead link]