Ptochoryctis acrosticta

Ptochoryctis acrosticta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Autostichidae
Genus: Ptochoryctis
Species:
P. acrosticta
Binomial name
Ptochoryctis acrosticta
Meyrick, 1906

Ptochoryctis acrosticta is a moth in the family Autostichidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1906. It is found in Sri Lanka.[1]

The wingspan is 11–15 mm (0.43–0.59 in). The forewings are shining white with an almost apical dark grey dot. The hindwings are whitish.[2]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (December 2, 2013). "Ptochoryctis acrosticta Meyrick, 1906". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  2. ^ Meyrick, E. (1906). "Descriptions of Indian Microlepidoptera: II". Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. 17 (2): 403 – via Internet Archive.
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