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| Genus: | Glyphocystis A. Blanchard, 1973 |
| Species: | G. viridivallis |
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| Glyphocystis viridivallis A. Blanchard, 1973 | |
Glyphocistis is a monotypic snout moth genus described by André Blanchard in 1973.[1] Its only species, Glyphocistis viridivallis, described in the same article, is found in the US state of Texas.[2]
The wingspan is 21–24 mm. The forewings are slate gray with dark-gray, white-tipped scales. The hindwings are pale yellowish white.[3]
References
- ↑ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ↑ "Glyphocystis viridivallis – 5765". Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved 2015-06-06.
- ↑ Two new species of Phycitinae from Texas, with description of two new genera
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