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Dichomeris arquata

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Dichomeris arquata is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Li, Zhen and Mey in 2013. It is found in Malawi.

The wingspan is 14-15 mm. The forewings are dark brown, apically diffused with black scales and the costal margin with a greyish yellow spot at the distal one-fourth. The hindwings are grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the saccal region curved in a semicircular arch and is derived from Latin arquatus (meaning arched).

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Dichomeris arquata Wikipedia


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