Idioglossa metallochrysa
| Idioglossa metallochrysa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Clade: | Euarthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Batrachedridae |
| Genus: | Idioglossa |
| Species: | I. metallochrysa |
| Binomial name | |
| Idioglossa metallochrysa Turner, 1917 | |
Idioglossa metallochrysa is a species of moth of the family Batrachedridae.[1] It is known from Australia (Kuranda in Queensland).
The wingspan is 9–10 mm. The forewings are ochreous, suffused with fuscous and some golden-metallic scales from three-fourths of the costa to the termen beneath the middle.[2]
Biologie
The host plant of this species is Cheilocostus speciosus (Costaceae).[3]
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References
- ↑ Savela, Markku. "Idioglossa". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ↑ Turner, 1917 Proc. R. Soc. Qd 29 : 84
- ↑ HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
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