Crocanthes gatoralis
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Kingdom: | Animalia
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Phylum: | Arthropoda
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Class: | Insecta
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Species: | C. gatoralis
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Binomial name | |
Crocanthes gatoralis Park, 2011
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Crocanthes gatoralis is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2011. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[1]
The wingspan is 10–12 mm (0.39–0.47 in). The forewings are pale orange with slightly variable maculation. The postmedian fascia is distinctly 8-shaped. The hindwings have a well-defined, orange white zigzag line between the submarginal fascia and marginal fascia.
Etymology[]
The species name is derived from the Florida alligator, with the Latin suffix -alis.[2]
References[]
- ^ Savela, Markku (May 11, 2016). "Aprosoesta gatoralis (Park, 2011)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- ^ Florida Entomologist 94 (4): 784
Categories:
- Moths described in 2011
- Crocanthes
- Lecithoceridae stubs