Deltophora beatrix

(Deltophora beatrix)

Description

Deltophora beatrix is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in southern Iran. The length of the forewings is about 6 mm. The forewings are cream, with black markings. Adults have been recorded on wing in early May.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Gelechiidae

Genus:Deltophora

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