Dicepolia venezolalis
Dicepolia venezolalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by James E. Hayden in 2009.[1] It is found in Amazonas in Venezuela and in French Guiana.
| Dicepolia venezolalis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Dicepolia |
| Species: | D. venezolalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Dicepolia venezolalis Hayden, 2009 | |
The length of the forewings is 6.3–6.9 mm. The forewings are greyish yellow-brown, with mixed dark brown scales. The costa and transverse lines are dark brown. The hindwings are semi-translucent off-white with a pale brownish terminal area. Adults have been recorded on the wing in November in Venezuela and December in French Guiana.
Etymology
The species name refers to the known distribution.[2]
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References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- Hayden, J. E., (2009). "Taxonomic revision of Neotropical Dicepolia Snellen (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)". Zootaxa. 2237: 1-33.
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