Cryptolechia rostriformis is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Wang in 2006. It is found in Fujian, China.
| Cryptolechia rostriformis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Depressariidae |
| Genus: | Cryptolechia |
| Species: | C. rostriformis
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptolechia rostriformis Wang, 2006
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The length of the forewings is 16–17.5 mm. The forewings are black. The hindwings are black.
Etymology
editThe specific name refers to the shape of the uncus and is derived from Latin rostriform (shaped like a beak).[1]
References
edit- ^ Wang, Shu-Xia (2006). "The Cryptolechia Zeller (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) of China (III): Checklist and descriptions of new species". Zootaxa. 1195: 1–29.