Dichomeris brevicornuta
| Dichomeris brevicornuta | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Dichomeris |
| Species: | D. brevicornuta |
| Binomial name | |
| Dichomeris brevicornuta Li, Zhen & Mey, 2013 | |
Dichomeris brevicornuta is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Li, Zhen and Mey in 2013.[1] It is found in South Africa.[2]
The wingspan is 10-11 mm. The forewings are dark brown, without obvious markings. The hindwings are dark grey.
Etymology
The species name refers to the cornutus which is shorter than that of related Dichomeris hamata and is derived from Latin brev- (meaning short) and cornutus (meaning cornutus).[3]
References
- ↑ LepIndex
- ↑ Dichomeris at funet
- ↑ Li, H.H. ; H. Zhen & W. Mey, 2013: Notes on Dichomeris Hübner, 1818 from Southern Africa and Kenya, with description of seven new species (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae, Dichomeridinae). Zootaxa 3608 (7): 561-574. Abstract:
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