Cliniodes underwoodi
Cliniodes underwoodi is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1899.[1] It is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Mexico (north to Michoacan). It is also found on Jamaica.
| Cliniodes underwoodi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Cliniodes |
| Species: | C. underwoodi |
| Binomial name | |
| Cliniodes underwoodi H. Druce, 1899 | |
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The length of the forewings is 16–20 mm for males and 18–21 mm for females. The anterior third of the forewings consists of a cinnamon-brown area. There is a brown area edged by a white border and the area distad of the white border consists of a mix of grey and white scales, with a dark brown postmedial line. The postmedial and terminal areas range from yellowish brown to light brownish orange. The hindwings are translucent yellow with dark marginal spots on the veins. Adults have been recorded on wing year round except December.[2]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- Hayden, James E. (October 15, 2011). "Revision of Cliniodes Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Odontiinae)". Annals of Carnegie Museum. 79 (4): 231–347. doi:10.2992/007.079.0401.
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