Lioptilodes arequipa | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Pterophoridae |
Genus: | Lioptilodes |
Species: | L. arequipa |
Binomial name | |
Lioptilodes arequipa Gielis, 2006 | |
Lioptilodes arequipa is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Peru and Chile. Moths of this species take flight in January and April and have a wingspan of approximately 21 millimetres. The specific name "arequipa" refers to the Arequipa Region, where the Peruvian specimen was collected. [1]
Arequipa is a major city in Peru.
Lioptilodes albistriolatus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. In South America and Central America it has been recorded from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru and Puerto Rico. It is also present in North America, where it is known from Mexico, California, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. It is an introduced species in Hawaii.
Lioptilodes cocodrilo is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Ecuador. Moths of this species take flight in September, October, December, and January, and have a wingspan of approximately 16 millimetres. The specific name "cocodrilo" references Cocodrilo Ranger Station.
Lioptilodes limbani is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Bolivia and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in April and May and have a wingspan of approximately 25 millimetres.
Lioptilodes tribonia is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Chile and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in January and July and have a wingspan of approximately 15–16 millimetres.
Lioptilodes yungas is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Bolivia. Moths of this species take flight in May and have a wingspan of approximately 24 millimetres. The species name "yungas" is derived from the region Yungas, whence the species was collected for examination.
Lioptilodes ockendeni is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Bolivia and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in March, June and August and have a wingspan of approximately 34–37 millimetres.
Lioptilodes brasilicus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina and Brazil. Moths of this species take flight in October and have a wingspan of approximately 21–22 millimetres.
Lioptilodes doeri is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina, Brazil, and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in August and October and have a wingspan of approximately 22–23 millimetres.
Lioptilodes prometopa is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Peru. Moths of this species take flight in May, June and December and have a wingspan of approximately 27–30 millimetres.
Lioptilodes parafuscicostatus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Ecuador and possibly Peru. Moths of this species have a wingspan of approximately 23.5 millimetres. The species closely resembles its sister taxon, Lioptilodes fuscicostata.
Lioptilodes alolepidodactylus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina and Chile. Moths of this species take flight from October to December and have a wingspan of 23-25 millimetres.
Lioptilodes fetisi is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Chile. Moths of this species take flight in December and have a wingspan of approximately 21 millimetres. Lioptilodes fetisi is noted for its cream-white colour.
Lioptilodes zapalaicus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in October, December, January and April and have a wingspan of approximately 18–21 millimetres.
Lioptilodes neuquenicus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in October, November and January and have a wingspan of approximately 14–16 millimetres.
Lioptilodes rionegroicus is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Moths of this species take flight in August and October–January and have a wingspan of approximately 18–20 millimetres.
Lioptilodes topali is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Argentina. Moths of this species take flight in March, May and November and have a wingspan of approximately 29–32 millimetres.
Lioptilodes altivolans is a species of moth in the genus Lioptilodes known from Peru. Moths of this species take flight in February and have a wingspan of approximately 18 millimetres. The specific name "altivolans" refers to the high altitude, 4,100 metres, at which the moths fly.
Lioptilodes cuzcoicus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known from Ecuador and Peru.
Lioptilodes is a genus of moths in the family Pterophoridae described by Zimmerman in 1958.
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