Charistica exteriorella explained

Charistica exteriorella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1864. It is found in Amazonas, Brazil.[1]

Adults are metallic green, the forewings with the apical third part bright gilded red, this hue containing a green streak, and communicating with two gilded streaks, which are contained in the green part. The hindwings are cupreous.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Charistica exteriorella (Walker, 1864) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . February 4, 2018.
  2. https://archive.org/stream/listofspecimenso2930brit#page/610/mode/1up List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum 29: 610

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