Scythris distactica explained

Scythris distactica is a moth of the family Scythrididae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1921. It is found in Namibia and Zimbabwe.[1]

The wingspan is about 12 mm. The forewings are light grey tinged with whitish and with a faint round cloudy somewhat darker spot in the disc at three-fourths. The hindwings are rather dark grey.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.afromoths.net/species_by_code/SCYTDIST Afro Moths
  2. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/202863#page/189/mode/1up Meyrick E. 1921b. Descriptions of South African Micro-Lepidoptera. - Annals of the Transvaal Museum 8(2):49–148: p. 115