Torodora quadrangulata
| Torodora quadrangulata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Torodora |
| Species: | T. quadrangulata |
| Binomial name | |
| Torodora quadrangulata Wadhawan & Walia, 2007 | |
Torodora quadrangulata is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Wadhawan and Walia in 2007. It is found in India.[1]
The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are ochraceous on, suffused with fuscous, more so in distal one-third, the latter part divided by a submarginal band of ground colour. There are blackish-fuscous markings, including a patch at the base of the costa, a speck below the costa at one-third, a large triangular patch between and below these two and a smaller discocellular spot towards the base. The hindwing are greyish-brown. Adults have been recorded on wing in June and August.
Etymology
The species name refers to the squarish shape of gnathos.[2]
References
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