Discovery of Crypsithyris efflexa (Xiao & Li) (Lepidoptera, Tineidae) in Japan

Abstract

Crypsithyris efflexa (Xiao & Li, 2006) is newly recorded from Japan. Photographs of adult specimens and genitalia are given. This species is superficially similar to other Japanese Crypsithyris species, but it is distinguishable by its body coloration and genital morphology.