Lecithocera pakiaensis

Lecithocera pakiaensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Clade:Euarthropoda
Class:Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Lecithoceridae
Genus:Lecithocera
Species: L. pakiaensis
Binomial name
Lecithocera pakiaensis
K.T. Park, 2009

Lecithocera pakiaensis is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by K.T. Park in 2009. It is found in Thailand.[1]

The wingspan is 13.5–15 mm. The forewings are orange white, with brownish-orange scales scattered throughout, more dense beyond two-thirds. The discal spot is absent. The hindwings are pale grey.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the type locality.[2]

References

  1. funet.fi
  2. Park, K.-t. 2009: Genus Lecithocera of Thailand. Part IV. Descriptions of three new species and notes on a little known species (Lepidoptera: Lecithoceridae). Zootaxa, 2208: 58-64. Abstract & excerpt


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