Dichomeris litoxyla

(Dichomeris litoxyla)

Description

Dichomeris litoxyla is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1937. It is found in Transbaikalia, south-eastern Siberia and Korea. The length of the forewings is 11.5-12.5 mm. Adults are similar to Dichomeris derasella, but the forewings are broader and slightly dilated distally, there is also a dark brown fascia along the termen and the discal stigmata is more distinct, often irregularly suffused with dark brown scales.

Taxonomic tree:

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