Machimia desertorum

(Machimia desertorum)

Description

Machimia desertorum is a moth in the Depressariidae family. It is found in Patagonia. The wingspan is about 17 mm for males and 19 mm for females. The forewings are yellowish-grey with a reddish tinge and dark scales. The hindwings are shining whitish.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Oecophoridae
Genus:Machimia
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