Dichomeris melichrous

Description

Dichomeris melichrous is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1904. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales. The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are whitish-grey-ochreous, the dorsal two-thirds tinged with light brown-reddish. There is a small brown-reddish spot on the dorsum at one-fourth. The stigmata is faintly traceable, reddish, with the plical obliquely before the first discal. The hindwings are whitish-grey, with a faint purplish tinge.