Dichomeris tostella | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Gelechiidae |
Genus: | Dichomeris |
Species: | D. tostella |
Binomial name | |
Dichomeris tostella Stringer, 1930 | |
Synonyms | |
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Dichomeris tostella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Stringer in 1930. It is found in Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East.
The wingspan is 18–23 mm (0.71–0.91 in). The forewings are yellowish ochreous.
The larvae feed on Malus pumila var. dulcissima, Prunus persica, and Prunus mume.
References
- Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Dichomeris tostella". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- Savela, Markku (ed.). "Dichomeris". FUNET. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- Insecta Koreana 11 : 4
- Japanese Moths
- Insecta Koreana 12 : 18
- Bug Guide
Taxon identifiers | |
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Dichomeris tostella |
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