Helcystogramma flavistictum

Helcystogramma flavistictum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Helcystogramma
Species: H. flavistictum
Binomial name
Helcystogramma flavistictum
Li & Zhen, 2011

Helcystogramma flavistictum is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Li and Zhen in 2011. It is found in China (Gansu, Henan, Shaanxi).[1]

The wingspan is 13-14.5 mm. The forewings are yellowish-brown, with scattered dark brown scales. The basal three-quarters of the costal margin and apex are dark brown, with yellow dots along the distal quarter of the costal margin and termen. The hindwings are grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the yellow dots along the distal quarter of the costal margin and the termen on the forewing and is derived from Latin prefix flav- (meaning yellow) and Latin stictus (meaning spotted).[2]

References

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