Gladiovalva badidorsella

Description

Gladiovalva badidorsella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Rebel in 1935. It is found in Portugal, Spain and southern Russia. The wingspan is 14-17.5 mm. The forewings are blackish, with light brownish longitudinal stripes, running along the inner margin starting at the base. Sometimes, there is brownish sprinkling in the apical area and along the fold. The hindwings are dark blackish-grey.