Lygomusotima constricta

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Lygomusotima constricta
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L. constricta
Binomial name
Lygomusotima constricta
Solis & Yen in Solis, Yen & Goolsby, 2004

Lygomusotima constricta is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Maria Alma Solis and Shen-Horn Yen in 2004. It is found in the Philippines (Luzon).[1]

The length of the forewings is 6–7 mm

The larvae probably feed on Lygodium species.

Etymology[]

The species name is refers to the anterior constriction of the ductus bursae in the female.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Species of Lygomusotima new genus and Neomusotima Yoshiyasu (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from Australia and Southeastern Asia feeding on Lygodium microphyllum (Schizaeaceae)


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