Ephysteris infirma

(Ephysteris infirma)

Description

Ephysteris infirma is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1912. It is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Orientale) and South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal). The wingspan is 10–14 mm. The forewings are ochreous-whitish or pale whitish-ochreous, sprinkled with grey and dark fuscous specks. The stigmata are moderately large, blackish, the plical rather before the first discal, the second discal below the middle. The hindwings are very pale grey.

Taxonomic tree:

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