Ypsolopha melanofuscella
Ypsolopha melanofuscella is a moth of the family Ypsolophidae. It is found in the Russian Far East.[1]
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| Species: | Y. melanofuscella |
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| Ypsolopha melanofuscella Ponomarenko & Zinchenko, 2013 | |
The wingspan is 16.5–17.3 mm. The forewings are dark brown with a violet lustre and with weakly visible transverse striation. The hindwings are dark brownish grey, but paler towards the base.
Etymology
The specific name is derived from two Latin roots melano- and fusc- (collectively meaning dark brown) and refers to the forewing coloration of the species.
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