Compsolechia stelliferella explained

Compsolechia stelliferella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1864. It is found in Guatemala, Peru and Amazonas, Brazil.[1]

The wingspan is 12–13 mm. The forewings are rich dark brown, with a metallic bluish spot at the extreme base of the costa, and five snow-white spots, one costal, at two-thirds of the wing length, one dorsal, at three-fourths, one on the disc, before the middle, one at the lower angle of the cell and one below the fold, nearer to the base. The hindwings are dark brownish fuscous.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Compsolechia stelliferella (Walker, 1864) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . February 4, 2018.
  2. https://archive.org/stream/mobotbca_15_04_00#page/n55/mode/1up Biologia Centrali-Americana: Lepidoptera Heterocera 4: 42