Eoophyla citrialis
| Eoophyla citrialis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Eoophyla |
| Species: | E. citrialis |
| Binomial name | |
| Eoophyla citrialis Agassiz, 2012 | |
Eoophyla citrialis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Agassiz in 2012.[1] It is found in Tanzania,[2] where it has been recorded from the Eastern Arc mountains.
The wingspan is 14–16 mm. The forewings are white with an indistinct yellowish median fascia and a yellow terminal area. The base of the hindwings is white.
Etymology
The species name refers to the predominant colour of the species and is derived from Greek kitria (meaning lemon).[3]
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ Afro Moths
- ↑ Agassiz, D.J.L., 2012: The Acentropinae (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae) of Africa. Zootaxa 3494: 1–73. Abstract: .
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