Thiotricha animosella explained

Thiotricha animosella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1864. It is found in southern India, Sri Lanka and Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]

The wingspan is about 9 mm. The forewings are shining-white with the apical fourth bright orange from the costa to the termen. A suffused grey dorsal spot precedes the orange area and there is a black spot at the apex and a black dot on the termen above the middle, preceded by a white dot. The hindwings are pale grey, with the apical process ochreous tinged towards the extremities and a black dot on the extreme apex.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Thiotricha animosella (Walker, 1864) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . February 8, 2018.
  2. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofroy1919roya#page/116/mode/1up Description of Thiotricha acrocelea in Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland 31 (10): 116