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Pilocrocis hypoleucalis

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Pilocrocis hypoleucalis
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P. hypoleucalis
Binomial name
Pilocrocis hypoleucalis
Hampson, 1912

Pilocrocis hypoleucalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1912. It is found in Mexico (Tabasco), Panama and Jamaica.[1]

The wingspan is 30–32 mm. The forewings are grey-brown with a slight cupreous gloss, the costal area somewhat darker and there is an indistinct slightly curved antemedial line, as well as a small discoidal spot. There is an indistinct postmedial line. The hindwings are glossy grey-brown, with a slight discoidal spot. There is an indistinct postmedial line.[2]

References

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ The Annals and Magazine of Natural History: Including Zoology, Botany, and Geology