Patoptoformis hanuman
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Patoptoformis hanuman Yakovlev, 2006
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Patoptoformis hanuman is a species of moth of the family Cossidae. It is found in India (Assam).[1]
The length of the forewings is about 12 mm for males and 14 mm for females. The forewings are brown with a weak black streaky pattern. The hindwings are uniform dark brown.
Etymology
The species is named from Hanuman, a sacral monkey in Indian mythology.[2]
References
- ^ "Description of two new species of Cossidae (Lepidoptera) from China". ZooKeys. 192. Pensfoft: 35–49. 2012. doi:10.3897/zookeys.192.2611. PMC 3349061.
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: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) - ^ Yakovlev, Roman V., 2006, New Cossidae (Lepidoptera) from Asia, Africa and Macronesia, Tinea 19 (3): 188-213. Full Article: [1]
External links
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