Ethmia maculata

(Ethmia maculata)

Description

Ethmia maculata is a moth in the Depressariidae family. It is found in China and Taiwan. The wingspan is 25–27 mm. The forewings are overlaid with black markings on a whitish background. There is a characteristic marking on the forewing, consisting of a long, arrow-shaped spot. The hindwings are whitish grey without costal brushes. The larvae feed on Ehretia dicksonii.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Ethmiidae
Genus:Ethmia
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