Dichomeris inserrata (Walsingham, 1882) is a animal in the Gelechiidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Dichomeris inserrata (Walsingham, 1882)

Dichomeris inserrata (Walsingham, 1882)

Indented dichomeris (Dichomeris inserrata) is a gelechiid moth found in the US, whose larvae eat goldenrod.

Family
Genus
Dichomeris
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Dichomeris inserrata (Walsingham, 1882)

Dichomeris inserrata, commonly known as the indented dichomeris, is a moth species belonging to the family Gelechiidae. This species has been recorded in the United States, with confirmed occurrences in New Jersey, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The wingspan of adult individuals ranges from 5.4 to 8.3 mm. Larvae of Dichomeris inserrata feed on goldenrod plants.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Gelechiidae Dichomeris

More from Gelechiidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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