Scrobipalpa picta

Scrobipalpa picta is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Povolný in 1969. It is found in Afghanistan.[1]

Scrobipalpa picta
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Gelechiidae
Genus:
Scrobipalpa
Species:
S. picta
Binomial name
Scrobipalpa picta
Povolný, 1969
Synonyms
  • Scrobipalpa (Euscrobipalpa) picta Povolný, 1969

The length of the forewings is 5.2–5.8 mm (0.20–0.23 in). The forewings are whitish with a broad blackish band from the base to the tip. The apex is sprinkled with blackish scales. The hindwings are covered with grey-blackish scales.[2]

References
  1. Savela, Markku (ed.). "Scrobipalpa". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 20 July 2020 – via FUNET.
  2. Acta Entomologica Bohemoslovaca 66 : 375


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