| Batrachedra theca | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Batrachedridae |
| Genus: | Batrachedra |
| Species: | B. theca |
| Binomial name | |
| Batrachedra theca Clarke, 1957 | |
Batrachedra theca 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 angusta is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Libya.
Batrachedra atomosella is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Yemen.
Batrachedra calator is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Mexico.
Batrachedra daduchus is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found on Jamaica.
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 folia 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 linaria is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Mexico.
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 orinarcha is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in India.
Batrachedra paritor is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Jamaica.
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 scitator is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.
Batrachedra atriloqua is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found on Fiji. The larvae have been recorded feeding on Cocos nucifera.
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.