Epimactis melithorax
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lecithoceridae
Genus: Epimactis
Species:
E. melithorax
Binomial name
Epimactis melithorax
Meyrick, 1923

Epimactis melithorax is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1923. It is found in north-western India.[1]

The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are fuscous, with a faint purple tinge and with the costal edge yellow-ochreous. The hindwings are dark grey.[2]

References

  1. โ†‘ Savela, Markku, ed. (January 8, 2017). "Epimactis melithorax Meyrick, 1923". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  2. โ†‘ Meyrick, Edward (1916โ€“1923). Exotic Microlepidoptera. 2 (20): 613.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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