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Lecithocera angustiella

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Lecithocera angustiella is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It is found in Taiwan.

The wingspan is 15–16 mm. The forewings are yellowish white, but dark brown on the costal one fifth. There are two discal spots, inner one is round and the distal one is elongated vertically. The hindwings are pale grey.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin angustus (meaning narrow) and refers to shape of the narrow valva.

References

Lecithocera angustiella Wikipedia


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