Endotricha lunulata

Endotricha lunulata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pyralidae
Genus: Endotricha
Species: E. lunulata
Binomial name
Endotricha lunulata
Wang & Li, 2005[1]

Endotricha lunulata is a species of snout moth in the genus Endotricha. It was described by Wang and Li, in 2005, and is known from China (Hainan, Yunnan).[2]

The wingspan is 12–14 mm. The forewings are pink suffused with black scales and the costal margin is irrorated with yellowish white spots. The hindwings are the same color and shape as the forewings.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin lunulatus (meaning lunular) and refers to the shape of cornutus.

References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
  2. A taxonomic study on Endotricha Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Pyralinae) in China


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