Battaristis stereogramma is a species of moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was first described by the British entomologist Edward Meyrick in 1929.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Family: Gelechiidae
- Genus: Battaristis
- Species: B. stereogramma
Description
The original description by Meyrick notes that B. stereogramma possesses a small wingspan typical of the genus, with forewings that display characteristic coloration and patterning used to differentiate it from related species. Detailed morphological features, such as the structure of the genitalia, were documented to confirm its taxonomic placement.
Distribution
Records of Battaristis stereogramma are primarily from the Neotropical region, with confirmed occurrences in Brazil, specifically the state of Amazonas.
Habitat and Ecology
As with many gelechiid moths, B. stereogramma is presumed to inhabit forested environments where its larval host plants are present. Specific host plant associations have not been extensively documented.
References
- Meyrick, E. (1929). Exotic Microlepidoptera, Volume 3.
- Savela, M. (2023). “Battaristis”. Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. [Online database]
Note: Information on the species' biology, behavior, and conservation status remains limited in the published literature.
