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Anthistarcha binocularis

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Anthistarcha binocularis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Anthistarcha
Species:
A. binocularis
Binomial name
Anthistarcha binocularis
Meyrick, 1929

Anthistarcha binocularis is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1929.[1] It is found in Brazil (Bahia).[2]

The wingspan is 15–16 mm.

Larvae have been recorded feeding in twigs of Anacardium occidentale.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "​Anthistarcha binocularis​". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  2. ^ Anthistarcha at funet
  3. ^ Exot. Microlep. 3 (16): 484