Ornativalva basistriga

Description

Ornativalva basistriga is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Sattler in 1976. It is found in Mongolia. The wingspan is 6.5–8 mm. The forewings are grey, between the fold and inner margin ochreous, and lighter grey along costa. There are W-shaped markings which are darkest along the fold and a dark dot at the end of the cell with a short dark streak which extends towards the apex. Adults have been recorded on wing in June and July. The host plant is unknown, but might be a Tamarix species.