Gnorimoschema crypticum

Gnorimoschema crypticum is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Powell and Povolný in 2001. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California and Wyoming.[1][2]

Gnorimoschema crypticum
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Gnorimoschema
Species:
G. crypticum
Binomial name
Gnorimoschema crypticum
Powell & Povolný, 2001

The length of the forewings is 6.2-7.75 mm for males and 5.4-7.75 mm for females.

The larvae feed on Haplopappus squarrosa, Haplopappus menziesii var. vernonioides and Haplopappus acradenia. They create soft galls which vary in form. Pupation takes place in cocoons made in ground litter or in the soil.[3]

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