Compsolechia sciomima

(Compsolechia sciomima)

Description

Compsolechia sciomima is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1922. It is found in Brazil (Amazonas) and Peru. The wingspan is 12–13 mm. The forewings are glossy dark violet-slaty-grey with an obscure subterminal fascia of dark fuscous suffusion, broader in females and extending suffusedly to the termen. The hindwings are dark fuscous.

Taxonomic tree:

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