Teldenia ruficosta
| Teldenia ruficosta | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Drepanidae |
| Genus: | Teldenia |
| Species: | T. ruficosta |
| Binomial name | |
| Teldenia ruficosta Warren, 1922 | |
Teldenia ruficosta is a moth in the Drepanidae family. It was described by Warren in 1922.[1] It is found in West Papua.
The length of the forewings is about 15 mm for males and 15.5-16.5 mm for females. The forewings have a white costa and the fringe is buff. There is also a dark brown terminal fascia. The hindwings are as the forewings.[2]
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