Deltoplastis cognata
# Deltoplastis cognata

Deltoplastis cognata is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Chun-Sheng Wu and Kyu-Tek Park in 1998. It is found in Sri Lanka.

The wingspan is 10–12 mm. The forewings are ochreous yellow with a blackish-brown pattern. There is a roughly rounded, large blotch at the basal one-third closing to the inner margin. The discal spots are rather small and the apex is blackish brown. The hindwings are yellowish brown.

## Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin cognatus (meaning related).

