Scythris cucullella

Scythris cucullella is a moth of the family Scythrididae. It was described by Bengt Å. Bengtsson in 2002. It is found in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen.[1]

Scythris cucullella
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Scythrididae
Genus:
Scythris
Species:
S. cucullella
Binomial name
Scythris cucullella
Bengtsson, 2002

The wingspan is 7–10 mm. The forewings are dark fuscous with extended cream, diffuse markings. Most prominent are a dark oblique fascia at one-third and a dark costal spot at two-thirds. The hindwings are brownish grey.

Etymology

The species name refers to the hood-shaped uncus and is derived from Latin cullullus (meaning hood).[2]

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References
  1. Afro Moths
  2. Bengtsson, B.Å. 2002a. Scythridids of the Arabian Peninsula, I: Oman (Lepidoptera: Scythrididae). Phegea 30(3): 105–118. full article (PDF).


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