Thiotricha orthiastis explained

Thiotricha orthiastis is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1905. It is found in the Punjab region of what was British India.[1]

The wingspan is about 13 mm. The forewings are dark fuscous with a broad ochreous-white streak occupying the costal half from the base, from the middle onwards gradually attenuated and leaving the costal edge, not quite reaching the apex. There is a fine white strigula between this and the apical fifth of the costa and there is a black apical mark. The hindwings are grey, darker posteriorly.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . February 7, 2019 . Thiotricha orthiastis Meyrick, 1905 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . September 11, 2020.
  2. https://archive.org/stream/journalofbombayn16abomb#page/591/mode/1up Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. 16 (4): 591.