Cryptolechia infundibularis

Cryptolechia infundibularis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Depressariidae
Genus:	Cryptolechia
Species:	C. infundibularis
Binomial name
	Cryptolechia infundibularis; Wang, 2006

Cryptolechia infundibularis is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Wang in 2006. It is found in Guangxi, China.

The length of the forewings is about 17.5 mm. The forewings are dark brown, with scattered ochreous scales. There are large ochreous markings at the costal two-fifths, costal one-fifth and ventral half. The hindwings are dark brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of antrum in the female genitalia and is derived from Latin infundibularis (meaning funnel shaped).^[1]

References

^ Wang, Shu-Xia (2006). "The Cryptolechia Zeller (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) of China (III): Checklist and descriptions of new species". Zootaxa. 1195: 1–29.

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[1] Wang, Shu-Xia (2006). "The Cryptolechia Zeller (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) of China (III): Checklist and descriptions of new species". Zootaxa. 1195: 1–29.