Phenacodes aleuropa

Phenacodes aleuropa is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland and New South Wales.

Phenacodes aleuropa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Phenacodes
Species:
P. aleuropa
Binomial name
Phenacodes aleuropa
(Lower, 1903)
Synonyms
  • Stericta aleuropa Lower, 1903

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are white with dark brown markings. The hindwings are pale brown, but fade to white at the base.[2]

References
  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia


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