Anthopteryx
| Anthopteryx | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Anthopteryx Dyar, 1914[1] |
| Species: | A. irichampa |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthopteryx irichampa Dyar, 1914 | |
Anthopteryx is a genus of snout moths. It was described by Dyar, in 1914, and contains the species A. irichampa.[1] It is found in Panama.[2]
The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings are grey, shaded with reddish brown except along the costa. The hindwings are pale fuscous and translucent, with pale fringes.[3]
References
- 1 2 "World Pyraloidea Database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
- ↑ "Anthopteryx at funet". Nic.funet.fi. 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
- ↑ "Report On The Lepidoptera Of The Smithsonian Biological Survey Of The Panama Canal Zone". Retrieved 2011-10-07.
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