Lecithocera pakiaensis
Appearance
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Lecithoceridae |
Genus: | Lecithocera |
Species: | L. pakiaensis
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Binomial name | |
Lecithocera pakiaensis Park, 2009
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Lecithocera pakiaensis is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2009. It is found in Thailand.[1]
The wingspan is 13.5–15 mm. The forewings are orange white, with brownish-orange scales scattered throughout, more dense beyond two-thirds. The discal spot is absent. The hindwings are pale grey.
Etymology
The species name is derived from the type locality.[2]
References
- ^ Savela, Markku (December 30, 2018). "Lecithocera pakiaensis Park, 2009". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- ^ Park, K.-t. 2009: Genus Lecithocera of Thailand. Part IV. Descriptions of three new species and notes on a little known species (Lepidoptera: Lecithoceridae). Zootaxa, 2208: 58-64. Abstract & excerpt