Deltophora sella (Chambers, 1874) is a animal in the Gelechiidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Deltophora sella (Chambers, 1874)

Deltophora sella (Chambers, 1874)

Deltophora sella is a 5–7 mm forewing-length Gelechiidae moth found in multiple states of the United States.

Family
Genus
Deltophora
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Deltophora sella (Chambers, 1874)

Deltophora sella is a moth species that belongs to the Gelechiidae family. This species occurs in the United States, where it has been recorded in North Carolina, Florida, Arkansas, Texas, and California. The forewings of Deltophora sella measure between 5 and 7 millimeters in length. Adult moths have been observed in flight from March through September, as well as in November.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Gelechiidae Deltophora

More from Gelechiidae

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