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Patoptoformis hanuman

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Patoptoformis hanuman
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P. hanuman
Binomial name
Patoptoformis hanuman
Yakovlev, 2006

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

  1. ^ "Description of two new species of Cossidae (Lepidoptera) from China". ZooKeys. 192. Pensfoft: 35–49. 2012. doi:10.3897/zookeys.192.2611. PMC 3349061.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link)
  2. ^ Yakovlev, Roman V., 2006, New Cossidae (Lepidoptera) from Asia, Africa and Macronesia, Tinea 19 (3): 188-213. Full Article: [1]