Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Depressariidae | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Ethmia | |
Ethmia ustyurtensis is a moth in the Depressariidae family. It is found in south-western Kazakhstan. The habitat consists of calcareous deserts with sparse vegetation.
The wingspan is 10-11 mm. The forewings are evenly white without markings. The hindwings are white, slightly lustrous.
Etymology
The species name refers to its geographical origin.
References
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