Cryptolechia peditata

Cryptolechia peditata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
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

The species name refers to the foot-shaped valva and is derived from Latin peditatus (meaning foot).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Wang, Shu-Xia (2006). "The Cryptolechia Zeller (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) of China (III): Checklist and descriptions of new species". Zootaxa. 1195: 1–29.


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