Synechodes lunaris
| Synechodes lunaris | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Brachodidae |
| Genus: | Synechodes |
| Species: | S. lunaris |
| Binomial name | |
| Synechodes lunaris Kallies, 2004 | |
Synechodes lunaris is a moth in the Brachodidae family. It was described by Kallies in 2004. It is found in Malaysia.
The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The forewings are black, with a yellow band from the costa to the anal margin and a patch of yellow scales near the base. The hindwings are yellow, with a black marginal band.
Etymology
The species name refers to the moon-shaped forewing markings.[1]
References
- ↑ Kallies, A., 2004: The Brachodidae of the Oriental region and Adjacent territories (Lepidoptera: Sesioidea). Tijdschrift voor Entomologie 147 (1): 1-20.
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