Biology:Thliptoceras semicirculare

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Short description: Species of moth

Thliptoceras semicirculare
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Thliptoceras
Species:
T. semicirculare
Binomial name
Thliptoceras semicirculare
Zhang, 2014

Thliptoceras semicirculare is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Zhang in 2014.[1] It is found in Guangdong, China.

The wingspan is about 23–28 mm. The forewings are greyish yellow, with scattered yellowish-brown scales. The hindwings are greyish yellow with scattered with orange scales.

Etymology

The species name refers to the dorsal valva margin with a semicircular excavation near the apex and is derived from Latin semicircularis (meaning semicircular).[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q17442555 entry