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Athymoris aurantiella

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Athymoris aurantiella
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A. aurantiella
Binomial name
Athymoris aurantiella
Park, 2000

Athymoris aurantiella is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It is found in Taiwan.[1]

The wingspan is 16–18 mm. The forewings are yellowish white, with irregular markings and patterns. The hindwings are grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the colour of the head and wings and is derived from Latin auranti.[2]

References

  1. ^ Kyu-Tek Park; John B. Heppner; Yang-Seop Bae (2013). "Two new species of Lecithoceridae (Lepidoptera, Gelechioidea), with a revised check list of the family in Taiwan". ZooKeys. 263: 47–57. doi:10.3897/zookeys.263.3781.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link)
  2. ^ Park, K.-T., 2000: Lecithoceridae (Lepidoptera) of Taiwan (V): Subfamily Torodorinae: Thubana Walker, Athymoris Meyrick, Halolaguna Gozmány, and Philharmonia Meyrick. Insecta Koreana 17 (4): 229-244. Full article: [1]