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Dicepolia bicolor

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Dicepolia bicolor
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Dicepolia
Species:
D. bicolor
Binomial name
Dicepolia bicolor
Hayden, 2009

Dicepolia bicolor is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by James E. Hayden in 2009.[1] It is found in north-western French Guiana.

The length of the forewings is 6.1–6.9 mm.

Etymology

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The species name refers to the forewing colour, with the median area contrasting with the basal and postmedial areas.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ Hayden, J. E., (2009). "Taxonomic revision of Neotropical Dicepolia Snellen (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)". Zootaxa. 2237: 1-33.