Dichomeris vadonella

Dichomeris vadonella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Viette in 1955.[1] It is found in Madagascar.[2]

Dichomeris vadonella
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Gelechiidae
Genus:
Dichomeris
Species:
D. vadonella
Binomial name
Dichomeris vadonella
Viette, 1955

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are dark brown with a black point. The hindwings are uniform brownish-black.[3]

References
  1. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Dichomeris vadonella". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 22, 2018. Note: This source has 1954 as the year of description.
  2. Afro Moths
  3. Ann. Soc. ent. Fr. 123 : 108


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