Microctenucha munda

Microctenucha munda
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Thyrididae
Genus: Microctenucha
Warren, 1900
Species: M. munda
Binomial name
Microctenucha munda
(Hampson 1893)[1]
Synonyms
  • Rhodoneura munda Hampson 1893

Microctenucha munda is a species of moth of the Thyrididae family. It is the only known species of the genus Microtenucha.

Its wingspan is 30mm.[2]

Distribution

It is found in India (Sikkim).

Biology

Known host-plants of this species are Litsea glutinosa and Neolitsea zeylanica (Lauraceae).[3]

References

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