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Anthopteryx
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Anthopteryx

Dyar, 1914[1]
Species:
A. irichampa
Binomial name
Anthopteryx irichampa
Dyar, 1914

Anthopteryx is a genus of snout moths. It was described by Dyar, in 1914, and contains the species A. irichampa.[1] It is found in Panama.[2]

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings are grey, shaded with reddish brown except along the costa. The hindwings are pale fuscous and translucent, with pale fringes.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "World Pyraloidea Database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
  2. ^ "Anthopteryx at funet". Nic.funet.fi. 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
  3. ^ "Report On The Lepidoptera Of The Smithsonian Biological Survey Of The Panama Canal Zone". Retrieved 2011-10-07.