Agonopterix communis explained

Agonopterix communis is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1920. It is found in South Africa.[1]

The wingspan is 14–15 mm. The forewings are light fuscous, with a pinkish tinge and a black dot towards the costa near the base. The discal stigmata is small and blackish and there is an additional dot before and above the first, as well as a few scattered blackish scales towards the costa between them. A second stigma is sometimes edged anteriorly by a faint whitish dot. There is a marginal series of blackish dots around the posterior part of the costa and termen. The hindwings are grey, but lighter towards the base.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: De Prins . J. . De Prins . W. . amp . 2019 . Agonopterix communis (Meyrick, 1920) . Afromoths . August 13, 2020.
  2. https://archive.org/stream/annalsofsouthafr17sout#page/288/mode/1up Annals of the South African Museum. 17 (4): 288.