Crocanthes warmarensis

Crocanthes warmarensis is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2011. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[1]

Crocanthes warmarensis
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C. warmarensis
Binomial name
Crocanthes warmarensis
Park, 2011
Synonyms
  • Aprosoesta warmarensis (Park, 2011)

The wingspan is about 11 mm (0.43 in). The forewings are orange white with variable maculation. The hindwings have four orange-white spots between the submarginal and marginal fascia.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Warmare Dua, the type locality.[2]

References

  1. Savela, Markku (May 11, 2016). "Aprosoesta warmarensis (Park, 2011)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  2. Florida Entomologist 94 (4): 784


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