Scrobipalpa jariorum

Scrobipalpa jariorum is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Peter Huemer and Ole Karsholt in 2010. It is found in Bulgaria.[2][3]

Scrobipalpa jariorum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Gelechiidae
Genus:
Scrobipalpa
Species:
S. jariorum
Binomial name
Scrobipalpa jariorum
Huemer & Karsholt, 2010[1]

Etymology

This species name is dedicated to Jari Junnilainen and Jari-Pekka Kaitila who collected important material of Gnorimoschemini.[4]

Description

The adult wingspan is 11–15 mm (0.43–0.59 in). Its head is white with some brown mottling around the neck. Its labial palpi are white and each has two faint black rings. The antennae have rings of black and white. The hindwings are light grey. The forewings are white with scattered black scales.[1]

Range

It has only been found in Bulgaria.[1]

References
  1. Huemer, Peter; Karsholt, Ole (2010). "Scrobipalpa jariorm sp. n.". In Huemer, Peter; Karsholt, Ole (eds.). Gelechiidae II (Geechiinae: Gnorimoschemini). Stenstrup: Apollo Books. pp. 98–99. doi:10.1163/9789004260986. ISBN 9789004260986.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Scrobipalpa jariorum Huemer & Karsholt, 2010". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  3. Fauna Europaea
  4. Lepiforum e.V.


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