Aphanostola intercepta

(Aphanostola intercepta)

Description

Aphanostola intercepta is a species of moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1932. It is found in eastern India (Bihar). The wingspan is about 6 mm. The forewings are light greyish-ochreous, irrorated grey. The hindwings are grey. Adults were reared from larvae found feeding on Abrus precatorius.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Gelechiidae
Genus:Aphanostola
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