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Schizovalva polygramma

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Schizovalva polygramma
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Schizovalva
Species:
S. polygramma
Binomial name
Schizovalva polygramma
(Meyrick, 1914)
Synonyms
  • Gelechia polygramma Meyrick, 1914

Schizovalva polygramma is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1914. It is found in South Africa.[1][2]

The wingspan is 20–23 mm. The forewings are purplish fuscous mixed with dark fuscous and blackish. The costal edge and all the veins are marked with ochreous-whitish lines. The hindwings are light ochreous grey.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (April 25, 2016). "Schizovalva polygramma (Meyrick, 1914)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  2. ^ De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2019). "Schizovalva polygramma (Meyrick, 1914)". Afromoths. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  3. ^ Meyrick, E. (July 1914). "Descriptions of South African Micro-Lepidoptera: V". Annals of the Transvaal Museum. 4 (4): 192 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.