Nymphicula hexaxantha
| Nymphicula hexaxantha | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Nymphicula |
| Species: | N. hexaxantha |
| Binomial name | |
| Nymphicula hexaxantha Agassiz, 2012 | |
Nymphicula hexaxantha is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Agassiz in 2012.[1] It is found in the Republic of Congo, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.[2]
The wingspan is 10–12 mm. The forewings are white, with a fuscous costa and an ochreous subbasal area. The hindwings have an ochreous subbasal fascia. The medial area is scattered with dark brown scales.
Etymology
The species name refers to the bold ochreous markings of the forewing.[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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