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Ceratoclasis discodontalis

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Species of moth

Ceratoclasis discodontalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Ceratoclasis
Species: C. discodontalis
Binomial name
Ceratoclasis discodontalis
(Hampson, 1899)
Synonyms
  • Pilocrocis discodontalis Hampson, 1899
  • Pilocrocis tortuosalis Schaus, 1912

Ceratoclasis discodontalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by George Hampson in 1899. It is found in Costa Rica and Venezuela.

Description

The wingspan is about 28 mm. The forewings are greyish brown with a yellowish tinge. The hindwings are ochreous, suffused with brown.

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1898: 658
Taxon identifiers
Ceratoclasis discodontalis


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