Crepidochares subtigrina
| Crepidochares subtigrina | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Eriocottidae |
| Genus: | Crepidochares |
| Species: | C. subtigrina |
| Binomial name | |
| Crepidochares subtigrina Meyrick, 1922 | |
Crepidochares subtigrina is a moth in the Eriocottidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1922.[1] It is found in Brazil, where it has been recorded only from Amazonas at an area along the Amazon River.
The length of the forewings is about 7.8 mm. The forewings are cream to pale yellow crossed by several, slightly darker yellow brown bands or strigulae. The hindwings are uniform pale cream. Adults have been recorded on wing in October.[2]
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