Mesophleps coffeae explained

Mesophleps coffeae is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in China (Hong Kong), Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia (North Sulawesi) and Timor.

The wingspan is 8–16.5 mm.

The larvae feed on Coffea species, including Coffea liberica and possibly Coffea quillou. They live in the dry berries.[1]

Etymology

The species name is derived from the host-plant genus Coffea.

Notes and References

  1. , 2012: A taxonomic revision of the genus Mesophleps Hübner, 1825 (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Zootaxa 3373: 1-82.