Epiphthora zalias

Epiphthora zalias
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Epiphthora
Species: E. zalias
Binomial name
Epiphthora zalias
(Meyrick, 1922)
Synonyms
  • Apatetris zalias Meyrick, 1922

Epiphthora zalias is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1922. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from South Australia.[1]

The wingspan is about 13 mm. The forewings are white, suffusedly speckled yellowish-grey except on the margins. There are some darker specks towards the apex. The hindwings are white.[2]

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