Biology:Cliniodes iopolia

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Short description: Species of moth

Cliniodes iopolia
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Cliniodes
Species:
C. iopolia
Binomial name
Cliniodes iopolia
Hayden, 2011

Cliniodes iopolia is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by James E. Hayden in 2011.[1] It is found in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.

The length of the forewings is 17–18 mm for males and about 18 mm for females. The forewing costa is grey with violet-brown scales. The basal and medial areas are grey with scattered violet-brown or ruby scales. The hindwings are translucent white with a black marginal band. Adults have been recorded on wing in January, September and November.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Greek íov (meaning violet) the Greek word for grey.[2]

References


Wikidata ☰ Q19596405 entry