Homaloxestis hemigastra

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Homaloxestis hemigastra
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
H. hemigastra
Binomial name
Homaloxestis hemigastra
Meyrick, 1931
Synonyms
  • Furcalis hemigastra (Meyrick, 1931)

Homaloxestis hemigastra is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1931. It is found in Uganda.[1][2]

The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are violet-grey with the costal edge pale yellowish from near the base to the apex. The hindwings are grey.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (December 14, 2018). "Homaloxestis hemigastra Meyrick, 1931". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  2. ^ De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2019). "Furcalis hemigastra (Meyrick, 1931)". Afromoths. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  3. ^ Exotic Microlepidoptera. 4 (2-4): 77.


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