Epiphthora hexagramma

Epiphthora hexagramma is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1921. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]

Epiphthora hexagramma
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Gelechiidae
Genus:
Epiphthora
Species:
E. hexagramma
Binomial name
Epiphthora hexagramma
(Meyrick, 1921)
Synonyms
  • Apatetris hexagramma Meyrick, 1921

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are white with about six irregular longitudinal slender streaks of fuscous irroration (sprinkles). The hindwings are rather dark grey.[2]

References
  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (25 April 2014). "Epiphthora hexagramma (Meyrick, 1921)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  2. Meyrick, Edward (1916–1923). Exotic Microlepidoptera. 2 (14): 424.


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