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Lecithocera contracta

(Lecithocera contracta)

Description

Lecithocera contracta is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1918. It is found in southern India. The wingspan is 11–13 mm. The forewings are rather dark fuscous. The discal stigmata are cloudy and blackish, the second transverse. The hindwings are grey.

Taxonomic tree:

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