Thiotricha pancratiastis is a species of moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was first described by the British entomologist Edward Meyrick in 1921.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Family: Gelechiidae
- Genus: Thiotricha
- Species: T. pancratiastis
Description
The adult moth has an approximate wingspan of 10 mm. The forewings are predominantly white and feature a series of dark fuscous markings, including a basal costal line that expands into an irregular blotch covering the costal half of the wing up to three‑quarters of its length. Additional markings comprise oblique white strigae, metallic‑blue tinged lines, and several triangular spots extending from the dorsum toward the fold. The apical region of the forewing is tawny fuscous with three short whitish marks before the apex, a round black apical dot, and a pale metallic‑blue dot. The hindwings are grey, bearing a blackish apical dot surrounded by whitish suffusion.
Distribution
Thiotricha pancratiastis has been recorded in Japan and the Assam region of India.
Biology and Ecology
Specific details regarding the larval host plants, life cycle, and ecological interactions of this species are not extensively documented in the available literature.
References
- Meyrick, E. (1916–1923). Exotic Microlepidoptera, 2(14): 426.
- Savela, M. (2019). “Thiotricha pancratiastis Meyrick, 1921”. Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms.
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) entry for Thiotricha pancratiastis (species ID 1852284).
- Wikipedia contributors. “Thiotricha pancratiastis”. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
This entry summarizes verified information from taxonomic and biodiversity databases and does not include speculative content.