Thiotricha godmani explained

Thiotricha godmani is a moth belonging to the family Gelechiidae. It was first described by Thomas de Grey in 1892. This species is primarily found in the West Indies.[1]

The wingspan of Thiotricha godmani measures approximately 11 mm. The forewings are characterized by a shining pale reddish-grey colour, lacking any markings beyond the middle portion. Towards the apical region of the wing, there is a notable featureā€”a bright orange-yellow streak that starts slightly above the middle of the wing and extends to the costal margin before reaching a small jet-black apical spot. From this spot, two slender dark lines diverge downwards towards the anal angle. These lines are believed to be a result of the iridescent effect created by waved lines of scales, rather than being formed by dark scaling. Preceding the dark lines, there is a bright silvery-white space that runs obliquely backward, which also appears to be dark-margined. The forewings are further adorned by shining lilac metallic cilia, which gather into two distinct depressed points at the apex, giving the wing a falcate appearance. The hindwings, on the other hand, exhibit a shining pale grey color.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/thiotrichinae/thiotricha/ funet.fi
  2. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofgen91scie#page/525/mode/1up Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. 1891 : 525