Scrobipalpula inornata

Scrobipalpula inornata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Scrobipalpula
Species: S. inornata
Binomial name
Scrobipalpula inornata
Landry, 2010

Scrobipalpula inornata is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Landry in 2010. It is found on the Galapagos Islands.[1]

The length of the forewings is 3.1-3.7 mm. The forewings are beige, with scales that are darker tinged toward the apical one-third of the wing and the base of the costa. The hindwings are greyish brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the absence of markings on the forewings.[2]

References


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