Cirrhochrista punctulata
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda
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| Class: | Insecta
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| Species: | C. punctulata
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| Binomial name | |
| Cirrhochrista punctulata Hampson, 1896
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Cirrhochrista punctulata is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1896.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland. It is mostly found in the mesophyll rainforest on Cape York in the Alexandra Range, Cape Tribulation and the Iron Range.
The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are shiny white with a brown costa and margin. There are some brown speckles.[2]
References[]
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (6 April 2016). "Cirrhochrista punctulata Hampson, 1896". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
Categories:
- Moths described in 1896
- Spilomelinae
- Moths of Australia
- Margaroniini stubs