Cliniodes opertalis

Cliniodes opertalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by James E. Hayden in 2011.[1] It is found at low elevations in Peru, southern Venezuela and Brazil (Rondônia).

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

The length of the forewings is 12–15 mm. The forewing costa and basal area are brownish grey, sometimes with dark red scales. The medial area is greyish brown and the postmedial and terminal areas are brown or reddish brown. The hindwings are translucent white with a black marginal band. Adults have been recorded on wing in May, August and November.

Etymology

The species name refers to the similarity to Cliniodes opalalis and is derived from Latin opertus (meaning hidden).[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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