Scrobipalpa argentea

Scrobipalpa argentea is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Povolný in 1969. It is found in Afghanistan.[1]

Scrobipalpa argentea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Scrobipalpa
Species:
S. argentea
Binomial name
Scrobipalpa argentea
Povolný, 1969
Synonyms
  • Scrobipalpa (Euscrobipalpa) argentea Povolný, 1969

The length of the forewings is about 6.2 mm (0.24 in). The forewings are uniform shining silvery with grey black-tipped scales at the apex. The hindwings are also shining silvery, but more transparent.[2]

References

  1. Savela, Markku (ed.). "Scrobipalpa". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 20 July 2020 via FUNET.
  2. Acta Entomologica Bohemoslovaca 66 : 373
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