Cliniodes festivalis

Cliniodes festivalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by James E. Hayden in 2011.[1] It is found in northern Colombia, where it has been recorded from Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Cliniodes festivalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Cliniodes
Species:
C. festivalis
Binomial name
Cliniodes festivalis
Hayden, 2011

The length of the forewings is 19–20 millimetres (0.75–0.79 in) for males and about 19 mm for females. The forewing costa is reddish brown and the basal area is reddish brown with black. The antemedial line is black with violet scales and the medial area has an orange anterior and a violet posterior. The hindwings are translucent white with black marginal band. Adults have been recorded on wing in January, February and from July to September.

Etymology

The species name refers to the colorful maculation and is derived from Latin festivus (meaning joyous).[2]

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References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. 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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