Holcophora
Genus of moths
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Holcophora is a genus of moth in the family Gelechiidae.[1] It contains only one species, Holcophora statices, which is found in Hungary, Romania, Ukraine and Russia.[2]
| Holcophora | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Tribe: | Chelariini |
| Genus: | Holcophora Staudinger, 1871 |
| Species: | H. statices |
| Binomial name | |
| Holcophora statices Staudinger, 1871 | |
The wingspan is 17–21 mm. The forewings are ashy grey with obscure markings. The hindwings are shining grey.[3]
