Biology:Micraglossa oenealis

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Short description: Species of moth

Micraglossa oenealis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Micraglossa
Species:
M. oenealis
Binomial name
Micraglossa oenealis
Hampson, 1897
Synonyms
  • Micraglossa aenealis

Micraglossa oenealis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1897. It is found in India ,[1] Taiwan, Nepal and Guizhou, China.

The length of the forewings is 4.5–5 mm for males and females. The ground colour of the forewings is golden, suffused with black scales. There are two yellow spots on the basal area, followed by a golden band. The antemedian, postmedian and subterminal lines are golden.[2]

References

  1. Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved July 15, 2014. 
  2. Li, W.C., H.H. Li & M. Nuss, 2010: Taxonomic revision and biogeography of Micraglossa Warren, 1891 from laurel forests in China (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Scopariinae). Arthropod Systematics & Phylogeny 68 (2): 159-180. Full article: [1].

Wikidata ☰ Q13850881 entry