Perissomastix nigerica

(Perissomastix nigerica)

Description

Perissomastix nigerica is a species of moth in the family Tineidae. It is found in Nigeria. It was described by Hungarian entomologist László Anthony Gozmány in 1967. This species has a wingspan of about 15 mm. Thorax and forewings are argillaceous with a light greyish suffusion and no pattern. The hindwings are medium grey.

Taxonomic tree:

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