Lecithocera alcestis

(Lecithocera alcestis)

Description

Lecithocera alcestis is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1923. It is found in southern India. The wingspan is 13–16 mm. The forewings are light fuscous with a cloudy ochreous-whitish dot on the costa at four-fifths. The hindwings are grey, paler anteriorly.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Lecithoceridae
Genus:Lecithocera
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