Rhizocossus munroei

Rhizocossus munroei is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in Chile.

Rhizocossus munroei
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R. munroei
Binomial name
Rhizocossus munroei
H.K. Clench, 1957

The length of the forewings is 18.5–22 mm. The forewings are grey marked with faint, slightly darker cross-striae. The hindwings are usually somewhat paler, but may be infuscated (darkened) with blackish.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Dr. Eugene G. Munroe.[1]

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References

  1. Clench, H.K., 1957: Cossidae from Chile (Lepidoptera). Mitteilungen der Münchner Entomologischen Gesellschaft, 47: 122-142. Full article: .


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