| Megacraspedus melitopis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Megacraspedus |
| Species: | M. melitopis |
| Binomial name | |
| Megacraspedus melitopis Meyrick, 1904 | |
Megacraspedus melitopis is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1904. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia.[1]
The wingspan is about 16 mm (0.63 in). The forewings are golden bronzy ochreous with the costal edge shining white from near the base to two-thirds. The second discal stigma is minute and dark fuscous. The hindwings are grey.[2]
References
- ↑ Savela, Markku, ed. (30 April 2016). "Megacraspedus melitopis Meyrick, 1904". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 6 September 2020 – via FUNET.
- ↑ Meyrick, E. (1904). "Descriptions of Australian Micro-Lepidoptera". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 29 (part II [number 114]): 276 – via Internet Archive.
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