Ephysteris montana

Ephysteris montana is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by H.H.Li and Bidzilya in 2008. It is found in China (Sichuan).[1]

Ephysteris montana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Ephysteris
Species:
E. montana
Binomial name
Ephysteris montana
H.H.Li & Bidzilya, 2008

The length of the forewings is 4–5 mm. The forewings are covered with grey, brown-tipped scales, mottled by ochreous along the veins. There are small dark spots about one-third near the costal margin, a distinct black spot surrounded by ochreous scales in the cell and two black spots at one-third and two-thirds near the posterior margin. The hindwings are pale grey. Adults are on wing in mid-July.

Etymology

The species name refers to the species distribution in high mountains and is derived from Latin montanus (meaning mountainous).[2]

References

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  2. Li, H.-H. & O. Bidzilya, 2008: A review of the genus Ehystris Meyrick, 1908 from China, with descriptions of two new species (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Zootaxa 1733: 45-56 Abstract: .


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