Microlechia lycia

Microlechia lycia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Microlechia
Species: M. lycia
Binomial name
Microlechia lycia
(Li, 2001)
Synonyms
  • Hedma lycia Li, 2001

Microlechia lycia is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Li in 2001. It is found in Korea and China (Shaanxi).[1]

The wingspan is 10–11 mm. Adults are similar to Microlechia iranica, but can be distinguished by the male and female genitalia.

The larvae feed on Lycium barbarum.[2]

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