| Lethata optima | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Depressariidae |
| Genus: | Lethata |
| Species: | L. optima |
| Binomial name | |
| Lethata optima Duckworth, 1967 | |
Lethata optima is a moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in Peru.[1]
The wingspan is about 34 mm. The forewings are greyish overcast with reddish brown especially in the anal area and with the costa narrowly ochreous. The termen is ochreous with a purplish spot at the end of the cell with scattered white scales. The entire wing with scattered fuscous scales. The hindwings are whitish overcast with grey.[2]
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- ↑ "Lethata Duckworth, 1964" at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- ↑ Proceedings of the United States National Museum 122 (3585): 18
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