Crocanthes gatoralis
| Crocanthes gatoralis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Crocanthes |
| Species: | C. gatoralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Crocanthes gatoralis Park, 2011 | |
Crocanthes gatoralis 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 10-12 mm. The forewings are pale orange with slightly variable maculation. The postmedian fascia is distinctly 8-shaped. The hindwings have a well-defined, orange white zigzag line between the submarginal fascia and marginal fascia.
Etymology
The species name is derived from the Florida Alligator, with the Latin suffix -alis.[2]
References
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