Chrysoesthia mimetis

(Chrysoesthia mimetis)

Description

Chrysoesthia mimetis is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in South Africa, where it has been recorded from KwaZulu-Natal. The larvae feed on Achyranthes aspera.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Gelechiidae

Genus:Chrysoesthia

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