Biology:Cliniodes iopolia
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Short description: Species of moth
Cliniodes iopolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Cliniodes |
Species: | C. iopolia
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Binomial name | |
Cliniodes iopolia Hayden, 2011
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Cliniodes iopolia is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by James E. Hayden in 2011.[1] It is found in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.
The length of the forewings is 17–18 mm for males and about 18 mm for females. The forewing costa is grey with violet-brown scales. The basal and medial areas are grey with scattered violet-brown or ruby scales. The hindwings are translucent white with a black marginal band. Adults have been recorded on wing in January, September and November.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Greek íov (meaning violet) the Greek word for grey.[2]
References
- ↑ Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ Hayden, James E. (October 15, 2011). "Revision of Cliniodes Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Odontiinae)". Annals of Carnegie Museum 79 (4): 231–347. doi:10.2992/007.079.0401. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276193473_Revision_of_Cliniodes_Guenee_Lepidoptera_Crambidae_Odontiinae.
Wikidata ☰ Q19596405 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliniodes iopolia.
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