Dichomeris xanthodeta

(Dichomeris xanthodeta)

Description

Dichomeris xanthodeta is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1913. It is found in South Africa (Mpumalanga). The wingspan is 16–17 mm. The forewings are lilac-fuscous with the costa narrowly deep orange throughout and with a dark fuscous terminal line. The hindwings are grey.

Taxonomic tree:

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