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Micraglossa oenealis

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Micraglossa oenealis
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M. oenealis
Binomial name
Micraglossa oenealis
Hampson, 1897
Synonyms
  • Micraglossa aenealis

Micraglossa oenealis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1897. It is found in India,[1] Taiwan, Nepal and Guizhou, China.

The length of the forewings is 4.5–5 mm for males and females. The ground colour of the forewings is golden, suffused with black scales. There are two yellow spots on the basal area, followed by a golden band. The antemedian, postmedian and subterminal lines are golden.[2]

References

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ Li, W.C., H.H. Li & M. Nuss, 2010: Taxonomic revision and biogeography of Micraglossa Warren, 1891 from laurel forests in China (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Scopariinae). Arthropod Systematics & Phylogeny 68 (2): 159-180. Full article: [1].