Cliniodes latipennis

Cliniodes latipennis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1964.[1] It is found in southern Brazil, north to Minas Gerais.

Cliniodes latipennis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Cliniodes
Species:
C. latipennis
Binomial name
Cliniodes latipennis
Munroe, 1964

The length of the forewings is 11–15 mm for males and 16.5–20 mm for females. The forewings are straw brown or yellowish orange with scattered black scales. The costa is orange and the antemedial line is black. The postmedial line consist of scattered black scales. The hindwings are uniform pale yellow. Adults have been recorded on wing in January, February, April, May and October.[2]

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "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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