Dichomeris leptosaris

Dichomeris leptosaris
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Dichomeris
Species: D. leptosaris
Binomial name
Dichomeris leptosaris
Meyrick, 1932

Dichomeris leptosaris is a moth in the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1932.[1] It is found in Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu).[2]

The length of the forewings is 7-7.2 mm. Adults are similar to Dichomeris acuminata, but the ground colour of the forewings is more reddish ochreous.[3]

The larvae feed on Corylus heterophylla var. thunbergi, Corylus sieboldiana and Quercus mongolia var. grosseserrata.

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