Biology:Styphlolepis leucosticta

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Short description: Species of moth

Styphlolepis leucosticta
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S. leucosticta
Binomial name
Styphlolepis leucosticta
Hampson, 1919

Styphlolepis leucosticta is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1919. It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from Western Australia.[1][2]

The wingspan is about 50 mm. The forewings are cupreous rufous, irrorated (sprinkled) with some dark brown scales. The costa is browner towards the base and terminal area. The hindwings are white, but pale cupreous brown in the apical area.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14417684 entry