Crepidochares subtigrina
Crepidochares subtigrina is a moth in the Eriocottidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1922.[1] It is found in Brazil, where it has been recorded only from Amazonas at an area along the Amazon River.
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The length of the forewings is about 7.8 mm, wingspan 17mm.[2] The forewings are cream to pale yellow crossed by several, slightly darker yellow brown bands or strigulae. The hindwings are uniform pale cream. Adults have been recorded on wing in October.[3]
References
- Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Crepidochares subtigrina". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
- Exotic Microlep. 2 : 601
- Neotropical microlepidoptera. XXIII: First report of the family eriocottidae from the new world, with descriptions of new taxa
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