Glyphidocera lunata
Glyphidocera lunata is a moth in the family Autostichidae. It was described by Adamski and Brown in 2001. It is found in Venezuela.[1]
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| Species: | G. lunata |
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| Glyphidocera lunata Adamski & Brown, 2001 | |
The length of the forewings is 6.2 mm. The forewing colour consists of brownish orange intermixed with dark-brown scales mostly along the costal margin and apical one-third. There are two discal spots, one near the base and one near the apical end. The marginal scales are dark brown. The hindwings are pale brown, with elongate scales on the basal two-thirds.
Etymology
The species name refers to the shape of the outer margin of the valva and is derived from Latin lunatus (meaning crescent-shaped).[2]
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