Biology:Pseudidonauton chihpyh
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Short description: Species of moth
| Pseudidonauton chihpyh | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Limacodidae |
| Genus: | Pseudidonauton |
| Species: | P. chihpyh
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| Binomial name | |
| Pseudidonauton chihpyh Solovyev, 2009[1]
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Pseudidonauton chihpyh is a species of moth of the family Limacodidae. It is found in Taiwan at altitudes between 400 and 500 meters.[1]
The wingspan is about 14 mm for males and 19 mm for females. Adults have a pale brown ground colour. The forewings have a basal dark area, defined by a whitish distal border. Adults have been recorded in early April and the first half of June.
Etymology
The species name is derived from one of the localities: Chihpen Hot Springs.[1]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q7254372 entry
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