Cryptolechia peditata explained

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.

Etymology

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

Notes and References

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