Biology:Oreta inflativalva

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Short description: Species of hook-tip moth

Oreta inflativalva
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Drepanidae
Genus: Oreta
Species:
O. inflativalva
Binomial name
Oreta inflativalva
Song, Xue & Han, 2012

Oreta inflativalva is a moth in the family Drepanidae. It was described by Song, Xue and Han in 2012.[1][failed verification] It is found in China (Hainan).

The length of the forewings is 15.5–17 mm. The wings are brown, diffused with black scales, and indistinct slightly wavy reddish brown stripes. Both wings have a small white discal spot, the discocellulars of the forewings are decorated with white speckles.

Etymology

The species name refers to the expanded valva and is derived from Latin inflatus (meaning inflated, swollen) and the term valva.[2]

References

  1. Beccaloni, George, ed (February 2005). "Scientific name search". Natural History Museum, London. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/data/lepindex/search/. 
  2. Song, W.-H. ; D.-Y. Xue & H.-X. Han, 2012: Revision of Chinese Oretinae (Lepidoptera, Drepanidae). Zootaxa 3445: 1-36.

Wikidata ☰ Q20721274 entry