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Acompsia schepleri

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Acompsia schepleri is a moth of the Gelechiidae family which is endemic to central Turkey. The habitat consists of mountainous areas.

The wingspan is 22–24 millimetres (0.87–0.94 in) for males. The forewings are light brown, with stripes of black scales between veins. The hindwings are brown grey. The hindwings are grey. Adults have been recorded in mid August.

Etymology

The species is named for Danish lepidopterist Fritz Schepler who collected the type series.

References

Acompsia schepleri Wikipedia


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