Tatobotys janapalis

Tatobotys janapalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Tatobotys
Species: T. janapalis
Binomial name
Tatobotys janapalis
(Walker, 1859)
Synonyms
  • Botys janapalis Walker, 1859
  • Botys lirisalis Walker, 1859
  • Botys bistrigulalis Walker, [1866]
  • Botys cunealis Walker, [1866]
  • Tatobotys argillacea Butler, 1880
  • Lonchodes ceramochra Meyrick, 1885
  • Hedylepta gemella Moore, 1888

Tatobotys janapalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859.[1] It is found in Japan,[2] Taiwan, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Borneo, Indonesia (Moluccas, Seram) the Solomon Islands.[3] It is also found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland and New South Wales.

The wingspan is about 30 mm. Adults are yellowish brown, with dark markings including zigzag lines on the wings.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ↑ Japanese Moths
  3. ↑ Savela, Markku. "Tatobotys janapalis (Walker, 1859)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  4. ↑ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia


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