Erikssonella Explained

Erikssonella is a genus of moths in the family Gelechiidae. It contains the species Erikssonella permagna, which is found in South Africa.[1] [2]

The wingspan is about 30 mm. The forewings are whitish-ochreous, with scattered light brownish scales. The discal stigmata are irregular and light ferruginous-brown, with two or three blackish scales. There is a cloudy light ferruginous-brown line along the termen, with a few blackish scales. The hindwings are pale grey.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/gelechiinae/erikssonella/ funet.fi
  2. http://www.afromoths.net/species_by_code/ERIKPERM Afro Moths
  3. https://archive.org/stream/annalsofsouthafr17sout#page/284/mode/1up Ann. S. Afr. Mus. 17 (4): 284