Ptochoryctis acrosticta

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P. acrosticta
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Ptochoryctis acrosticta
Meyrick, 1906

Ptochoryctis acrosticta is a moth in the family Autostichidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1906. It is found in Sri Lanka. [1]

The wingspan is 11–15 mm (0.43–0.59 in). The forewings are shining white with an almost apical dark grey dot. The hindwings are whitish. [2]

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References

  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (December 2, 2013). "Ptochoryctis acrosticta Meyrick, 1906". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  2. Meyrick, E. (1906). "Descriptions of Indian Microlepidoptera: II". Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society. 17 (2): 403 via Internet Archive.