Axiagasta stactogramma

(Axiagasta stactogramma)

Description

Axiagasta is a genus of moth in the family Tineidae. It contains only one species, Axiagasta stactogramma, which is found in Brazil. The genus name is a junior homonym that has apparently never been replaced. The wingspan is about 17 mm. Adults have a whitish-ochreous head. The forewings are elongate and ferruginous-brownish irregularly marbled with blackish irroration. The hindwings are grey, but darker towards the apex.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tineidae
Genus:Axiagasta
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