Epiphthora drosias
Epiphthora drosias is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1904. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from South Australia.[1]
| Epiphthora drosias | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Epiphthora |
| Species: | E. drosias |
| Binomial name | |
| Epiphthora drosias Meyrick, 1904 | |
The wingspan is 10–11 mm (0.39–0.43 in). The forewings are white, sprinkled with dark fuscous. The hindwings are light grey.[2]
References
- Savela, Markku, ed. (25 April 2014). "Epiphthora drosias Meyrick, 1904". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- Meyrick, E. (1904). "Descriptions of Australian Micro-Lepidoptera". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 29 (part II [number 114]): 262 – via Internet Archive.
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