Eoophyla citrialis

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Eoophyla citrialis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Eoophyla
Species:
E. citrialis
Binomial name
Eoophyla citrialis
Agassiz, 2012

Eoophyla citrialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by David John Lawrence Agassiz in 2012. [1] It is found in Tanzania, [2] where it has been recorded from the Eastern Arc Mountains.

The wingspan is 14–16 mm. The forewings are white with an indistinct yellowish median fascia and a yellow terminal area. The base of the hindwings is white.

Etymology

The species name refers to the predominant colour of the species and is derived from Greek kitria (meaning lemon). [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ De Prins, J.; De Prins, W. (2017). "Eoophyla citrialis Agassiz, 2012". Afromoths. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  3. ↑ Agassiz, David J. L. (2012). "The Acentropinae (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae) of Africa" (PDF). Zootaxa. 3494: 1–73. ISBN   978-1-86977-986-3.


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