Melochrysis

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Melochrysis
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Melochrysis

Meyrick, 1916
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M. heliaca
Binomial name
Melochrysis heliaca
Meyrick, 1916

Melochrysis heliaca is a moth of the family Oecophoridae and the only species in the genus Melochrysis. It is found in Guyana. [1]

The wingspan is about 13 mm for males and 16–17 mm for females. The forewings are deep ochreous-orange and the hindwings are whitish-orange-ochreous. [2]

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References

  1. Melochrysis at funet
  2. Exot. Microlep. 1 (17): 544 PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .