Scythropiodes elasmatus
Scythropiodes elasmatus is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park and Chun-Sheng Wu in 1997. It is found in Sichuan, China.[1]
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| Scythropiodes elasmatus Park & C. S. Wu, 1997 | |
The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are pale greyish orange, with a large discal spot beyond the end of the cell. The hindwings are pale grey.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Greek elasmos (meaning a metal plate).[2]
References
- Savela, Markku (December 30, 2018). "Scythropiodes elasmatus Park & Wu, 1997". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- Insecta Koreana 14
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