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Cryptolechia rostriformis

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Species of moth

Cryptolechia rostriformis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Cryptolechia
Species: C. rostriformis
Binomial name
Cryptolechia rostriformis
Wang, 2006

Cryptolechia rostriformis is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Wang in 2006. It is found in Fujian, China.

The length of the forewings is 16–17.5 mm. The forewings are black. The hindwings are black.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the shape of the uncus and is derived from Latin rostriform (shaped like a beak).

References

  1. Wang, Shu-Xia (2006). "The Cryptolechia Zeller (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) of China (III): Checklist and descriptions of new species". Zootaxa. 1195: 1–29.


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