Crocanthes poliozona
Crocanthes poliozona is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2011. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[1]
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The wingspan is 13–15 mm. The forewing markings and venation are similar to those of Crocanthes pancala, as are the hindwings.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Greek polios (meaning grey) and zone (meaning belt).[2]
References
- Savela, Markku (May 11, 2016). "Aprosoesta poliozona (Park, 2011)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- Florida Entomologist 94 (4): 782
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