Odontodes (moth)
| Odontodes | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda
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| Class: | Insecta
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| Genus: | Odontodes
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Odontodes is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae.
Description[]
Antennae very long and slender. Palpi slender and upturned, where the second joint reaching vertex of head and third joint short. Thorax smoothly scaled. Abdomen with a tuft on first segment. Forewings slightly arched towards rectangular apex. Outer angle slightly hooked and slight tufts of raised scales present.[1]
References[]
- ^ Hampson, G. F. (1894). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths Volume II. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Noctuidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
Categories:
- Stictopterinae
- Noctuidae stubs