Brachyzancla sporima

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Brachyzancla sporima
Scientific classification
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Brachyzancla
Species:
B. sporima
Binomial name
Brachyzancla sporima
Turner, 1947

"Brachyzancla" sporima is a species of moth. It was described by Turner in 1947. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]

The wingspan is 14–16 mm (0.55–0.63 in). The forewings are whitish-ochreous sparsely irrorated, especially towards margins, with large blackish scales. There is a small basal blackish fascia, as well as moderate blackish discal spots at one-fourth and the middle. The hindwings are grey-whitish.[2]

Taxonomy[]

The species was described in the genus Brachyzancla, now considered a synonym of Ardozyga. The species does not belong in this genus however, and is thought to belong to the Xyloryctinae.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Ardozyga". FUNET. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  2. ^ Proc. Linn. Soc. N.S.W. 72 (3-4) : 154
  3. ^ Xyloryctine moths of Australia


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