Crocanthes gatoralis
Crocanthes gatoralis is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2011. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[1]
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The wingspan is 10–12 mm (0.39–0.47 in). The forewings are pale orange with slightly variable maculation. The postmedian fascia is distinctly 8-shaped. The hindwings have a well-defined, orange white zigzag line between the submarginal fascia and marginal fascia.
Etymology
The species name is derived from the Florida alligator, with the Latin suffix -alis.[2]
References
- Savela, Markku (May 11, 2016). "Aprosoesta gatoralis (Park, 2011)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- Florida Entomologist 94 (4): 784
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