Crocanthes cyclopsana
| Crocanthes cyclopsana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Crocanthes |
| Species: | C. cyclopsana |
| Binomial name | |
| Crocanthes cyclopsana Park, 2011 | |
Crocanthes cyclopsana is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Park in 2011. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[1]
The wingspan is about 11 mm. The forewings are orange white, with a distinct 8-shaped postmedian fascia. The hindwings have an orange-white zigzag line between the submarginal and marginal fascia.
Etymology
The species name is derived from the type locality, the Cyclops Mountains.[2]
References
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