Epiphthora lemurella
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| Epiphthora lemurella | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Epiphthora |
| Species: | E. lemurella |
| Binomial name | |
| Epiphthora lemurella Meyrick, 1904 | |
Epiphthora lemurella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1904. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales.[1]
The wingspan is about 14 mm (0.55 in). The forewings are ochreous fuscous, whitish sprinkled with a moderate snow-white streak along the costa from the base to five-sixths, narrowed posteriorly. There is also a moderate suffused white streak along the fold from the base to the tornus and the apex is mixed with dark fuscous. The hindwings are light grey.[2]
