Scythropiodes elasmatus
| Scythropiodes elasmatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Scythropiodes |
| Species: | S. elasmatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Scythropiodes elasmatus Park & Wu, 1997 | |
Scythropiodes elasmatus is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Park and Wu in 1997. It is found in China (Sichuan).[1]
The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are pale greyish orange, with a large discal spot beyond the end of the cell. The hindwings are pale grey.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Greek elasmos (meaning a metal plate).[2]
References
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