Athrips neimongolica is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in China (Inner Mongolia).[1]
| Athrips neimongolica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Athrips |
| Species: | A. neimongolica |
| Binomial name | |
| Athrips neimongolica Bidzilya & Li, 2009 | |
The wingspan is 10–12 mm. The forewings are light, covered with creamy brown-tipped scales. There are small dark spots surrounded by yellowish scales at one-fourth, one-half and two-thirds. The hindwings are light grey. Adults are on wing in August.
The species name refers to the type locality and is derived from Chinese Nei Mongol (meaning Inner Mongolia).[2]
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