Microlechia lycia explained

Microlechia lycia is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Hou-Hun Li in 2001. It is found in Korea and Shaanxi, China.^[1]

The wingspan is 10–11 mm. Adults are similar to Microlechia iranica, but can be distinguished by the male and female genitalia.

The larvae feed on Lycium barbarum.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . February 9, 2019 . Microlechia lycia (Li, 2001) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . July 8, 2020.
2. Li, Houhun & Hui, Yanwen (December 31, 2000). "A new species of the genus Hedma (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) injurious to Lycium barbarum". Acta Entomologica Sinica. 44 (2): 227-230.