Gelechia obscurella

(Gelechia obscurella)

Description

Gelechia obscurella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Kentucky. The forewings are ochreous, densely flecked with dark brown.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Gelechiidae

Genus:Gelechia

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