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Epiphthora hexagramma

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Epiphthora hexagramma
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Epiphthora
Species:
E. hexagramma
Binomial name
Epiphthora hexagramma
(Meyrick, 1921)
Synonyms
  • Apatetris hexagramma Meyrick, 1921

Epiphthora hexagramma is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1921. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are white with about six irregular longitudinal slender streaks of fuscous irroration (sprinkles). The hindwings are rather dark grey.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (25 April 2014). "Epiphthora hexagramma (Meyrick, 1921)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  2. ^ Meyrick, Edward (1916–1923). Exotic Microlepidoptera. 2 (14): 424. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.