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Crocanthes poliozona

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Crocanthes poliozona
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C. poliozona
Binomial name
Crocanthes poliozona
Park, 2011
Synonyms
  • Aprosoesta poliozona (Park, 2011)

Crocanthes poliozona is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2011. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[1]

The wingspan is 13–15 mm (0.51–0.59 in). The forewing markings and venation are similar to those of Crocanthes pancala, as are the hindwings.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Greek polios (meaning grey) and zone (meaning belt).[2]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Aprosoesta poliozona (Park, 2011)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  2. ^ Florida Entomologist 94 (4): 782