Cryptolechia bifida is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Wang in 2006. It is found in China (Guangxi).
| Cryptolechia bifida | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Depressariidae |
| Genus: | Cryptolechia |
| Species: | C. bifida
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptolechia bifida Wang, 2006
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The length of the forewings is 12–13 mm. The forewings are dark brown and its hindwings are grey.
Etymology
editThe specific name refers to the shape of the uncus and is derived from Latin bifidus (meaning split in two).[1]
References
edit- ^ Wang, Shu-Xia (2006). "The Cryptolechia Zeller (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) of China (III): Checklist and descriptions of new species". Zootaxa. 1195: 1–29.