Ephysteris montana explained

Ephysteris montana is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by H.H.Li and Bidzilya in 2008. It is found in China (Sichuan).[1]

The length of the forewings is 4–5 mm. Adults are on wing in mid-July.

Etymology

The species name refers to the species distribution in high mountains and is derived from Latin montanus (meaning mountainous).[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/gelechiinae/ephysteris/ funet.fi
  2. , 2008: A review of the genus Ehystris Meyrick, 1908 from China, with descriptions of two new species (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Zootaxa 1733: 45-56 Abstract: http://www.mapress.com/zootaxa/2008/f/z01733p056f.pdf.

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