Tirsa
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Genus: | Tirsa J. F. G. Clarke, 1971[1]
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Species: | T. fiona
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Tirsa fiona J. F. G. Clarke, 1971
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Tirsa is a genus of moths of the family Crambidae, containing only one species Tirsa fiona. It is found in French Polynesia (Rapa Iti).
The wingspan is 24–28 mm. It is a dark brown moth with dark camouflaging speckles throughout its body. It is also known for its long, narrow antennae, which often extend back over its head, rather than ahead.
References
- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2011-10-11.