Rhizocossus munroei
| Rhizocossus munroei | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Cossidae |
| Genus: | Rhizocossus |
| Species: | R. munroei |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhizocossus munroei H.K. Clench, 1957 | |
Rhizocossus munroei is a moth in the Cossidae family. It is found in Chile.
The length of the forewings is 18.5–22 mm. The forewings are grey marked with faint, slightly darker cross-striae. The hindwings are usually somewhat paler, but may be infuscated with blackish.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of Dr. Eugene Munroe.[1]
References
- ↑ Clench, H.K., 1957: Cossidae from Chile (Lepidoptera). Mitteilungen der Münchner Entomologischen Gesellschaft, 47: 122-142. Full article: .
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