Dichomeris acrogypsa

Dichomeris acrogypsa is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Turner in 1919.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[2]

Dichomeris acrogypsa
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D. acrogypsa
Binomial name
Dichomeris acrogypsa
Turner, 1919

The wingspan is about 13 mm (0.51 in). The forewings are fuscous with a slight purple tinge and fine blackish dorsal strigulae. The apical one-fourth is whitish with a few fuscous and blackish scales. The hindwings are grey.[3]

References

  1. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Dichomeris acrogypsa". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  2. Savela, Markku (ed.). "Dichomeris". FUNET. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  3. Proc. R. Soc. Qd 31 (10) : 168


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