Lecithocera micromela
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lecithoceridae
Genus: Lecithocera
Species:
L. micromela
Binomial name
Lecithocera micromela
(Lower, 1897)
Synonyms
  • Gelechia micromela Lower, 1897
  • Macrotona micromela

Lecithocera micromela is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Oswald Bertram Lower in 1897. It is found in Australia and New Zealand.[1]

The wingspan is about 10 mm. The forewings are shining deep purple blackish, without markings. The hindwings are blackish and thinly scaled.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Savela, Markku (9 June 2020). "Lecithocera micromela (Lower, 1897)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  2. ↑ Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia. 21: 55. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.


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