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Athymoris aurantiella

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Lecithoceridae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Athymoris

Athymoris aurantiella is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It is found in Taiwan.

The wingspan is 16–18 mm. The forewings are yellowish white, with irregular markings and patterns. The hindwings are grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the colour of the head and wings and is derived from Latin auranti.

References

Athymoris aurantiella Wikipedia