Dichogama prognealis

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Dichogama prognealis
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D. prognealis
Binomial name
Dichogama prognealis
(Druce, 1895)
Synonyms
  • Carbaca prognealisDruce, 1895

Dichogama prognealis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Druce in 1895. It is found in Costa Rica [1] and Ecuador.

The forewings are pearly-white with a large yellow patch at the anal angle. There is a series of four glossy bluish-black bands extending across the wing from the costal margin as far as the yellow colour, and there is a small round black spot at the anal angle. The inner margin is edged with black near the base. The hindwings are pale yellowish-white. [2]

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References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. "botanicus.org". Archived from the original on 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2014-09-15.