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Diaphania interpositalis

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Diaphania interpositalis
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D. interpositalis
Binomial name
Diaphania interpositalis
(Hampson, 1912)
Synonyms
  • Glyphodes interpositalis Hampson, 1912

Diaphania interpositalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Hampson in 1912.[1] It is found in Brazil (Santa Catharina, Parana, São Paulo).

The length of the forewings is 11-11.5 mm for males and 9-11 mm for females. The costal and terminal bands on the forewings are light brown. The hindwings are almost white, with only a few yellow scales on the apex.[2]

References

  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Systematics of black and white species of the genus Diaphania Hubner (1818) (Lepidoptera:Pyralidae:Pyraustinae)