Dichomeris ochthophora

(Dichomeris ochthophora)

Description

Dichomeris ochthophora is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1936. It is found in China (Hong Kong, Gansu, Jiangxi, Yunnan), Taiwan and Japan. The wingspan is 13.5-14.5 mm. The forewings are yellowish ochreous with well-developed dark fuscous streaks along the anterior margin and posterior margin. The larvae feed on Eriobotrya japonica, Rhaphiolepis umbellata and Photinia lucida.

Taxonomic tree:

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