Caryocolum extremum is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in Nepal. The habitat consists of primary montane oak forests.

Caryocolum extremum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Caryocolum
Species:
C. extremum
Binomial name
Caryocolum extremum
Huemer, 1988

The length of the forewings is about 5.5 mm.[1] Adults have been recorded on wing from late May to mid-July.

References

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  1. ^ Huemer, P (1988). "A taxonomic revision of Caryocolum (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)". Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) Entomology. 57: 439–571.