Piletocera fluctualis
Piletocera fluctualis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1787. It is found on Tonga[1] and the Cook Islands.
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Females are dark brown with two white spots and light bands, while males are grey brown, with obscure pale markings. The forewings are dark brown, but lighter at the base, with two white spots in the cell. The hindwings are dark brown with a white spot and wavy buff broken lines. Adults are active during the day.[2]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- McCormack, Gerald (2007) Cook Islands Biodiversity Database, Version 2007.2. Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust, Rarotonga
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