Dichomeris nonstrigella

Dichomeris nonstrigella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Dichomeris
Species: D. nonstrigella
Binomial name
Dichomeris nonstrigella
(Chambers, 1878)[1]
Synonyms
  • Dasycera nonstrigella Chambers, 1878

Dichomeris nonstrigella, the Little Devil, is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Chambers in 1878.[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia to Maryland, Michigan, Kansas, Arkansas and Kentucky.[3]

The length of the forewings is 7–9 mm.[4] The forewings are rich brownish-purple. The hindwings are purplish-brown.[5] Adults are on wing from May to July.

The larvae feed on Aster shortii.

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