Caprinia felderi

Caprinia felderi is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Julius Lederer in 1863.[1] It is found in India (Assam), on Java and Ambon Island,[2] as well as in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.

Caprinia felderi
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C. felderi
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Caprinia felderi
Lederer, 1863

The wingspan is about 30 mm. The wings are white with broad black margins. The forewings have a black line along the costa and the hindwings have a black spot on the costa.[3]

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Caprinia felderi Lederer, 1863". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  3. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (17 March 2012). "Caprinia felderi Lederer, 1863". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 4 April 2018.


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