Chlamydastis habrolepis
Blanchard & Knudson, 1986
Chlamydastis habrolepis is a in the Depressariidae, described by Blanchard and Knudson in 1986. The is known from southern Texas in North America. It belongs to a of small moths, many of which are associated with concealed feeding habits. The specific epithet "habrolepis" refers to fine or delicate .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chlamydastis habrolepis: /klæmɪˈdæstɪs hæbrəˈlɛpɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from southern Texas, North America. No additional locality records have been published.
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Etymology
The specific epithet "habrolepis" derives from Greek roots meaning "delicate" or "fine" (habro-) and "" (lepis), referring to the scaling of the wings.