Biology:Stereomita

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Short description: Genus of moths


Stereomita
Stereomita andropogonis P1300026a.jpg
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Stereomita

Braun, 1922
Species:
S. andropogonis
Binomial name
Stereomita andropogonis
Braun, 1922

Stereomita is a genus of moths in the family Gelechiidae. It contains the species Stereomita andropogonis, which is found in most of eastern North America.[1][2]

The wingspan is 8.5-9.5 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous, deepest toward the apex, and dusted with dark brown scales, most densely on the costal and dorsal margins with a tendency to longitudinal streaking. At two-thirds of the costa, the dusting usually forms two diffuse oblique streaks. Along the termen, there is a series of indistinct brownish dots, and opposite the extreme apex, in the cilia, a transverse brownish spot. The hindwings are pale brown.[3]

References

  1. funet.fi
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Ent. News 33 (2) : 44 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

Wikidata ☰ Q7611249 entry