Biology:Homodoxus

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Homodoxus
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Homodoxus

Walsingham, 1914
Species:
H. aristula
Binomial name
Homodoxus aristula
Walsingham, 1914

Homodoxus is a genus of moths belonging to the family Tineidae.[1] It contains only one species, Homodoxus aristula, which is found in Mexico and Guatemala.

The wingspan is 14–24 mm. The forewings are shining white, with a series of seven fuscous spots along the costa, all of which become rich metallic-peacock-green immediately below the margin. The hindwings are white, with a slight greyish ochreous tinge.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5891104 entry