Machimia desertorum explained

Machimia desertorum is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It is found in Patagonia.^[1]

The wingspan is about 17 mm for males and 19 mm for females. The forewings are yellowish-grey with a reddish tinge and dark scales. The hindwings are shining whitish.^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/depressariidae/depressariinae/machimia/ Machimia at funet
2. https://archive.org/stream/exoticmicrolepid03meyr#page/311/mode/1up Exot. Microlep. 3 (10): 311