Biology:Dicepolia bicolor

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Short description: Species of moth

Dicepolia bicolor
Scientific classification edit
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. The basal and postmedial areas as well as the costa of the forewings are dark vinous red. The median area is pale yellow or cream white. The hindwings are pale yellow with a vinous red postmedial area.

Etymology

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

References

  1. Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved July 15, 2014. 
  2. Hayden, J. E., (2009). "Taxonomic revision of Neotropical Dicepolia Snellen (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)". Zootaxa. 2237: 1-33.

Wikidata ☰ Q19596914 entry