| Batrachedra testor | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Batrachedridae |
| Genus: | Batrachedra |
| Species: | B. testor |
| Binomial name | |
| Batrachedra testor Hodges, 1966 | |
Batrachedra testor is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida. [1]
The wingspan is about 9 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to May. [2]
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 angusta is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Libya.
Batrachedra dolichoscia is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Colombia.
Batrachedra elucus is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.
Batrachedra folia 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 ochricomella is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Russia.
Batrachedra paritor is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Jamaica.
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 rhysodes is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in India.
Batrachedra scitator is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.
Batrachedra substrata is a species of moth in the family Batrachedridae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1916 and is found in Sri Lanka.
Batrachedra atriloqua is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found on Fiji. The larvae have been recorded feeding on Cocos nucifera.
Batrachedra comosae is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found on Puerto Rico. The larvae have been recorded feeding on Ananas comosus.
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 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.
Coccidiphila silvatica is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1917. It is found in India (Kumaon). The larvae have been recorded feeding on Pinus roxburghii and mealybugs.
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