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Scythropiodes elasmatus

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Scythropiodes elasmatus
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S. elasmatus
Binomial name
Scythropiodes elasmatus
Park & C. S. Wu, 1997

Scythropiodes elasmatus is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park and Chun-Sheng Wu in 1997. It is found in Sichuan, China.[1]

The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are pale greyish orange, with a large discal spot beyond the end of the cell. The hindwings are pale grey.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Greek elasmos (meaning a metal plate).[2]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku (December 30, 2018). "Scythropiodes elasmatus Park & Wu, 1997". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  2. ^ Insecta Koreana 14