Compsoctena psammosticha

(Compsoctena psammosticha)

Description

Compsoctena psammosticha is a moth in the Eriocottidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1921. It is found in Malawi, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The wingspan is 25–30 mm. The forewings are ochreous, suffusedly reticulated with brownish-ochreous. The hindwings are dark grey.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Eriocottidae
Genus:Compsoctena
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