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Megacraspedus pusillus

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Megacraspedus pusillus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Megacraspedus
Species:
M. pusillus
Binomial name
Megacraspedus pusillus

Megacraspedus pusillus is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Thomas de Grey, 6th Baron Walsingham, in 1903. It is found in Spain.[1][2]

The wingspan is 11–12 mm (0.43–0.47 in). The forewings are brownish grey, dusted with pale cinereous and devoid of markings, with the exception of a small blackish spot at the end of the cell. The hindwings are pale grey.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Megacraspedus". FUNET. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  2. ^ Fauna Europaea[dead link]
  3. ^ Ent. mon. Mag. 39 : 266 Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.