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Craspedotis diasticha

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Craspedotis diasticha
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Craspedotis
Species:
C. diasticha
Binomial name
Craspedotis diasticha
Turner, 1919

Craspedotis diasticha is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was first discovered by Turner in 1919. It is found in Australia, New South Wales.[1]

Description

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(For key terms used see Glossary of Entomology Terms)

The wingspan is approximately 13 mm. The forewings are whitish-grey with a broad dark streak in their centre from the base to the apex, giving off a short branch along the fold and a dark terminal line from the apex to a large tornal spot nearly confluent with the centre streak. The hindwings are whitish-grey.[2]

References

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  1. ^ funet.fi
  2. ^ Proc. R. Soc. Qd 31 (10) : 129 Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.