Anthistarcha binocularis explained

Anthistarcha binocularis is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1929. It is found in Brazil (Bahia).^[1]

The wingspan is 15–16 mm.

Larvae have been recorded feeding in twigs of Anacardium occidentale.^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/anacampsinae/anthistarcha/ Anthistarcha at funet
2. https://archive.org/stream/exoticmicrolepid03meyr#page/484/mode/1up Exot. Microlep. 3 (16): 484