Mirificarma minimella

Mirificarma minimella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Peter Huemer and Ole Karsholt in 2001.[1] It is found in Greece.

Mirificarma minimella
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M. minimella
Binomial name
Mirificarma minimella
Huemer & Karsholt, 2001

The wingspan is 12–13 mm. The forewings are covered with light brown scales with blackish-brown tips and there are black spots at one-third and two-thirds surrounded by orange yellowish. The costal and tornal spots are yellowish orange, often fused in an angulated fascia. There are blackish scales in the apical area. The hindwings are dark grey. Adults have been recorded on wing from mid-May to mid-June.

Etymology

The species name refers to the small size of the species when compared to related Mirificarma rhodoptera.[2]

References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Mirificarma minimella Huemer & Karsholt, 2001". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  2. Nota lepidopterologica 24 (3): 48


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