Caryocolum nepalense | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Gelechiidae |
Genus: | Caryocolum |
Species: | C. nepalense |
Binomial name | |
Caryocolum nepalense Povolny, 1968 | |
Caryocolum nepalense is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Nepal. It occurs at altitudes between 1,500 and 3,800 meters.
The length of the forewings is 5.5-6.5 mm for males and 5โ6 mm for females. The forewings are dark brown, evenly mottled with white scales. There are a number of white markings. Adults have been recorded on wing from early April to early July and from late October to early November, possibly in two generations per year.[1]
References
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- โ Huemer, P (1988). "A taxonomic revision of Caryocolum (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)". Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology. 57: 439โ571.
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