Scythris cucullella
Scythris cucullella | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Scythrididae |
Genus: | Scythris |
Species: | S. cucullella
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Binomial name | |
Scythris cucullella Bengtsson, 2002
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Scythris cucullella is a moth of the family Scythrididae. It was described by Bengt Å. Bengtsson in 2002. It is found in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen.[1]
The wingspan is 7–10 mm. The forewings are dark fuscous with extended cream, diffuse markings. Most prominent are a dark oblique fascia at one-third and a dark costal spot at two-thirds. The hindwings are brownish grey.
Etymology[]
The species name refers to the hood-shaped uncus and is derived from Latin cullullus (meaning hood).[2]
References[]
- ^ Afro Moths
- ^ Bengtsson, B.Å. 2002a. Scythridids of the Arabian Peninsula, I: Oman (Lepidoptera: Scythrididae). Phegea 30(3): 105–118. full article (PDF).
Categories:
- Scythris
- Moths described in 2002
- Scythrididae stubs