Dichomeris torrescens

(Dichomeris torrescens)

Description

Dichomeris torrescens is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1921. It is found in Zimbabwe. The wingspan is about 16 mm. The forewings are ferruginous irregularly mixed with deep ferruginous, with violet iridescence. There is an angulated light ferruginous-ochreous shade from three-fourths of the costa to the dorsum before the tornus. The hindwings are light ochreous slightly tinged with ferruginous posteriorly.

Taxonomic tree:

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