Cliniodes mellalis
Cliniodes mellalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by James E. Hayden in 2011.[1] It is found in Costa Rica.
| Cliniodes mellalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Cliniodes |
| Species: | C. mellalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cliniodes mellalis Hayden, 2011 | |
The length of the forewings is 9–10 mm for males and about 12 mm for females. The forewings are yellow with black scales. There are black spots in the middle and distal end of the discal cell and/or a fainter grey patch. The postmedial line is faint brown and the postmedial area is orange brown. The hindwings are translucent yellowish, with a dark smoky margin. The anal area is dark smoky brown-grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in February, April and from August to November.
Etymology
The species name refers to the dark yellow forewings and is derived from Latin mel (meaning honey).[2]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- Hayden, James E. (October 15, 2011). "Revision of Cliniodes Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Odontiinae)". Annals of Carnegie Museum. 79 (4): 231–347. doi:10.2992/007.079.0401.
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