| Batrachedra verax | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Batrachedridae |
| Genus: | Batrachedra |
| Species: | B. verax |
| Binomial name | |
| Batrachedra verax Meyrick, 1917 | |
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. [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 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 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 mictopsamma is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in India.
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 repertor is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Panama.
Batrachedra rhysodes is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in India.
Batrachedra rixator is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Colombia.
Batrachedra scitator is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.
Batrachedra subglauca is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in Mongolia.
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 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 tarsimaculata is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in the West Indies.
Batrachedra testor is a moth in the family Batrachedridae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida.
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