Biology:Givira carisca

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Givira carisca
Scientific classification
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G. carisca
Binomial name
Givira carisca
(Schaus, 1901)
Synonyms
  • Eugivira carisca Schaus, 1901

Givira carisca is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in Mexico.[1]

The wingspan is about 23 mm. The forewings are whitish with a cluster of large dark brown spots at the base, separated by veins. The hindwings are greyish white.[2]

References

  1. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I. et al., eds (2003). "Eugivira carisca". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/data/lepindex/detail/?taxonno=70728. 
  2. Schaus, William (June 1901). "New Species of Heterocera from Tropical America. II". Journal of the New York Entomological Society 9 (2): 73–77. 

Wikidata ☰ Q18130005 entry