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Dichomeris inserrata

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Indented dichomeris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Dichomeris
Species:
D. inserrata
Binomial name
Dichomeris inserrata
(Walsingham, 1882)
Synonyms
  • Gelechia (Trichotaphe?) inserrata Walsingham, 1882

Dichomeris inserrata, the indented dichomeris, is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in the United States, including New Jersey, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Florida.

The wingspan is 5.4-8.3 mm.

The larvae feed on goldenrod.

Pupa and head capsule
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