Singularia mayaensis
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Pterophoridae |
Genus: | Singularia |
Species: | S. mayaensis
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Binomial name | |
Singularia mayaensis (Gielis, 2011)
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Singularia mayaensis is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Costa Rica.
The wingspan is 26 mm. The forewings are dark grey-brown and the markings are whitish. The hindwings and fringes are dark grey-brown. Adults are on wing in January, August and September at altitudes between 1,500 and 2,200 m.[1]
Etymology[]
The species is named after the Maya people, living in the region.
References[]
- ^ "Neotropical species of the family Pterophoridae, part II. Zool. Med. Leiden 85 (2011)". Archived from the original on 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
Categories:
- Moths described in 2011
- Pterophorini
- Pterophoridae stubs