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Crocidolomia suffusalis

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Crocidolomia suffusalis
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C. suffusalis
Binomial name
Crocidolomia suffusalis
(Hampson, 1891)
Synonyms
  • Godara suffusalis Hampson, 1891
  • Godara illustris Lucas, 1893
  • Crocidolomia sinensis Caradja, 1925

Crocidolomia suffusalis, the croci, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1891.[1] It is found in south-east Asia, where it has been recorded from India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Java, Bali, Borneo, the Philippines[2] and Taiwan. It is also present in New Guinea and Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland and New South Wales.

The wingspan is about 30 mm. The forewings are brown with a variable pattern of dark brown, white and grey.[3]

References

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  2. ^ Digital Moths of Asia
  3. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don; Crossley, Stella (21 January 2013). "Crocidolomia suffusalis (Hampson, 1891)". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 27 June 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)