| Batrachedra calator | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Batrachedridae |
| Genus: | Batrachedra |
| Species: | B. calator |
| Binomial name | |
| Batrachedra calator Hodges, 1966 | |
Batrachedra calator is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Mexico. [1]
Batrachedra is the largest genus in the moth family Batrachedridae, with representatives all over the world. The early stages of most species are unknown. The genus name is derived from the Greek words batrachos, 'frog', and edra, 'seat', referring to the frog-like resting posture of the adult moths. As of 2018 at least some 114 species are known to belong to the genus.
Batrachedra acrodeta is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found on Samoa.
Batrachedra conspersa is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Ecuador.
Batrachedra dolichoscia is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Colombia. It is part of the genus Batrachedra.
Batrachedra elucus is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.
Batrachedra garritor is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.
Batrachedra meator is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found on St. Lucia.
Batrachedra knabi is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Mexico.
Batrachedra linaria is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Mexico.
Batrachedra macroloncha is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It was described in 1916 by Edward Meyrick and is found in Sri Lanka.
Batrachedra mictopsamma is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in India.
Batrachedra myrmecophila is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found on Java.
Batrachedra ochricomella is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Russia.
Batrachedra pastor is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Taiwan.
Batrachedra promylaea is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in India.
Batrachedra repertor is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Panama.
Batrachedra nuciferae is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Brazil. The larvae have been recorded feeding on Attalea, Cocos nucifera, and Syagrus coronae.
Batrachedra testor is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida.
Batrachedra theca is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Mexico.
Batrachedra verax is a species of moth in the family Batrachedridae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1917 and is found in Sri Lanka.