Scrobipalpuloides insularis

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Scrobipalpuloides insularis
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S. insularis
Binomial name
Scrobipalpuloides insularis
(Powell & Povolný, 2001)
Synonyms
  • Tuta insularis Powell & Povolný, 2001

Scrobipalpuloides insularis is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Powell and Povolný in 2001. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.[1][2]

The length of the forewings is 5-5.4 mm. The forewings are cinereous to pale greyish with a triad of more or less distinct stigmata. There are groups of blackish scales poorly indicating marginal dots. The hindwings are pale grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in February and May.[3]

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