Thiotricha xanthodora

(Thiotricha xanthodora)

Description

Thiotricha xanthodora is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1923. It is found in Burma. The wingspan is about 8 mm. The forewings are light ochreous-yellowish with subcostal, median, and dorsal streaks from the base to about one-third. There is a similar streak along the posterior part of the fold and an ochreous-orange blotch extending along the costa from three-fifths to near the apex, in the middle with a projection meeting a small spot on the tornus. The hindwings are rather dark fuscous.

Taxonomic tree:

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