Mirificarma rhodoptera

(Mirificarma rhodoptera)

Description

Mirificarma rhodoptera is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Romania, Greece, Turkey, Israel and Lebanon. The wingspan measures 5-7.5 mm for males and 5.5–7 mm for females. There are two forms, a small and large form. The head is mid-brown. The forewings are mottled light brown, very faintly pink-tinged, and dark brown. Adults of the large form (typical form) are found in June and July, those of the small form in May and June.

Taxonomic tree:

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