Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Lecithoceridae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Deltoplastis | |
Deltoplastis ovatella is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It is found in Taiwan.
The wingspan is 15–17 mm. The forewings are relatively narrow with a small, elongated costal patch before the middle. The hindwings are pale grey and broader than the forewings.
Etymology
The name is derived from the oval-shaped median fascia on the forewings.
References
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