Micraglossa michaelshafferi

Micraglossa michaelshafferi is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Li, Li and Nuss in 2010.[1] It is found in China (Anhui, Zhejiang, Guizhou, Guangdong) and Thailand.

Micraglossa michaelshafferi
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M. michaelshafferi
Binomial name
Micraglossa michaelshafferi
Li, Li & Nuss, 2010

The length of the forewings is about 4 mm for males and 4–5 mm for females. The ground colour of the forewings is golden, suffused with black scales. The basal area is suffused with black and the antemedian line golden, with a black spot towards the median area at the costa. The postmedian line is also golden and the subterminal line is only visible as two pale yellow spots close to the apex and tornus.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Michael Shaffer.[2]

References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Li, W.C., H.H. Li & M. Nuss, 2010: Taxonomic revision and biogeography of Micraglossa Warren, 1891 from laurel forests in China (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Scopariinae). Arthropod Systematics & Phylogeny 68 (2): 159-180. Full article: .


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