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| Cryptolechia peditata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Depressariidae |
| Genus: | Cryptolechia |
| Species: | C. peditata |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptolechia peditata Wang, 2006 | |
Cryptolechia peditata is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Wang in 2006. It is found in Hubei, China.
The length of the forewings is 12.5–13 mm. The hindwings are grey.[1]
Etymology
[edit]The species name refers to the foot-shaped valva and is derived from Latin peditatus (meaning foot).[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Wang, Shu-Xia (2006). "The Cryptolechia Zeller (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) of China (III): Checklist and descriptions of new species". Zootaxa. 1195: 1–29.