Achyra nigrirenalis

Achyra nigrirenalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1913. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and South Australia.

Achyra nigrirenalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Achyra
Species:
A. nigrirenalis
Binomial name
Achyra nigrirenalis
(Hampson, 1913)
Synonyms
  • Phlyctaenodes nigrirenalis Hampson, 1913

The wingspan is about 25 millimetres (0.98 in). The forewings have a light and dark brown pattern. The hindwings are uniform pale brown.[2]

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  2. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (8 February 2014). "Achyra nigrirenalis (Hampson, 1913)". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 19 October 2018.


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