Diaphania interpositalis
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Diaphania interpositalis (Hampson, 1912)
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Diaphania interpositalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1912.[1] It is found in the Brazilian states of Santa Catarina, Paraná and 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
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ Clavijo Albertos, Jose Alejandro (November 1990). Systematics of black and white species of the genus Diaphania Hubner (1818) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Pyraustinae) (PhD). McGill University.