Crocanthes cyclopsana
Crocanthes cyclopsana is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2011. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[1]
| Crocanthes cyclopsana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Crocanthes |
| Species: | C. cyclopsana |
| Binomial name | |
| Crocanthes cyclopsana Park, 2011 | |
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The wingspan is about 11 mm (0.43 in). The forewings are orange white, with a distinct 8-shaped postmedian fascia. The hindwings have an orange-white zigzag line between the submarginal and marginal fascia.
Etymology
The species name is derived from the type locality, the Cyclops Mountains.[2]
References
- Savela, Markku (May 11, 2016). "Aprosoesta cyclopsana (Park, 2011)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- Florida Entomologist 94 (4): 786
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