Syntonarcha iriastis

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Syntonarcha iriastis
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S. iriastis
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Syntonarcha iriastis
Meyrick, 1890

Syntonarcha iriastis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1890. [1] It is found in the western Pacific, including Hong Kong, New Caledonia and most of Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales. [2]

Males of the species produce an ultrasonic sound by rubbing their genitalia against one of their sternites. It is hypothesized that this is used to attract mates over long distances. [3]

The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are light brownish ochreous. The hindwings are whitish. [4]

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References

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  2. Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia
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  4. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. (2) 4 (4): 1107