Cryptolechia bifoliolata

Cryptolechia bifoliolata is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Wang in 2006. It is found in Fujian, China.

Cryptolechia bifoliolata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Cryptolechia
Species:
C. bifoliolata
Binomial name
Cryptolechia bifoliolata
Wang, 2006

The length of the forewings is about 16.5 mm. The forewings are greyish black with a yellow spot at the costal half and at three-fourths and the tornus. The hindwings are brown.

Etymology

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The specific name refers to the distal shape of the uncus and is derived from Latin bifoliolatus (meaning bilobed).[1]

References

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  1. ^ Wang, Shu-Xia (2006). "The Cryptolechia Zeller (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) of China (III): Checklist and descriptions of new species". Zootaxa. 1195: 1–29.