Jump to content

Lyclene goaensis

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Dawynn (talk | contribs) at 03:12, 28 February 2015 (→‎References: stub sorting using AWB). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Lyclene goaensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Class:
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
L. goaensis
Binomial name
Lyclene goaensis
Kirti & Gill, 2009

Lyclene goaensis is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It was described by Kirti and Gill in 2009. It is found in India (Goa).

The wingspan is about 20 mm for males and 24 mm for females. The ground colour of the forewings is pinkish red with a black basal spot and a black antemedial band. The hindwings are pinkish red.

Etymology

The species name refers to the type locality.[1]

References

  1. ^ Kirti, J.S. & N.S. Gill, 2009: Description of four new species of the genus Lyclene Moore (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae: Lithosiinae). Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 52B (1-2): 109-118. Full article: [1]