Neopectinimura calligina
Neopectinimura calligina | |
---|---|
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Lecithoceridae |
Genus: | Neopectinimura |
Species: | N. calligina
|
Binomial name | |
Neopectinimura calligina Park and Byun, 2010
|
Neopectinimura calligina is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[1]
The wingspan is 10–12 mm. The forewing ground color is yellowish-white, speckled with brownish scales. The hindwings are orange gray and slightly broader than the forewings.
Etymology[]
The species name is derived from the Latin calligin (meaning dark or obscura) and refers to the dark color of the basal part of the antenna.
References[]
- ^ Park, Kyu-Tek; Bong-Kyu Byun,. "A new genus Neopectinimura (Lepidoptera, Gelechioidea, Lecithoceridae), with five new species from Papua New Guinea.(Report)." Florida Entomologist. Florida Entomological Society. 2010. HighBeam Research. 17 Apr. 2012
Categories:
- Moths described in 2010
- Neopectinimura
- Insects of Papua New Guinea
- Lecithocerinae stubs