Thymosopha Explained

Thymosopha is a genus of moth in the family Gelechiidae. It contains the species Thymosopha antileuca, which is found in South Africa.[1] [2]

The wingspan is 14–15 mm. The forewings are dark fuscous, with slight purple gloss and a triangular white blotch on the dorsum before the middle, its apex almost touching the costa at one-fourth. There is a smaller triangular white blotch on the costa at three-fourths, reaching half across the wing. The hindwings are grey.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/gelechiidae/gelechiinae/thymosopha/ funet.fi
  2. http://www.afromoths.net/species_by_code/THYMANTI Afro Moths
  3. https://archive.org/stream/annalsofsouthafr10sout#page/245/mode/1up Ann. S. Afr. Mus. 10 (8) : 245