Caryocolum vartianorum
Caryocolum vartianorum is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Afghanistan. It occurs at altitudes between 2,100 and 2,500 meters.
| Caryocolum vartianorum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Caryocolum |
| Species: | C. vartianorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Caryocolum vartianorum Huemer, 1988 | |
The length of the forewings is about 6 mm. The forewings are whitish, mottled with light brown. There are distinct dark brown markings, often lined with orange-brown. Adults have been recorded on wing from late July to early August.[1]
References
- Huemer, P (1988). "A taxonomic revision of Caryocolum (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)". Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology. 57: 439–571.
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