Athrips neimongolica

Athrips neimongolica is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in China (Inner Mongolia).[1]

Athrips neimongolica
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A. neimongolica
Binomial name
Athrips neimongolica
Bidzilya & Li, 2009

The wingspan is 10–12 mm. The forewings are light, covered with creamy brown-tipped scales. There are small dark spots surrounded by yellowish scales at one-fourth, one-half and two-thirds. The hindwings are light grey. Adults are on wing in August.

Etymology

The species name refers to the type locality and is derived from Chinese Nei Mongol (meaning Inner Mongolia).[2]

References

  1. Athrips at funet
  2. Bidzilya, O. & H.H. Li, 2009: A review of the genus Athrips Billberg (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), in China. Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 56 (2): 323-333. doi:10.1002/mmnd.200900030


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