Synechodes lunaris

Synechodes lunaris is a moth in the family Brachodidae. It was described by Kallies in 2004. It is found in Malaysia.

Synechodes lunaris
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S. lunaris
Binomial name
Synechodes lunaris
Kallies, 2004

The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The forewings are black, with a yellow band from the costa to the anal margin and a patch of yellow scales near the base. The hindwings are yellow, with a black marginal band.

Etymology

The species name refers to the moon-shaped forewing markings.[1]

References

  1. Kallies, A., 2004: The Brachodidae of the Oriental region and Adjacent territories (Lepidoptera: Sesioidea). Tijdschrift voor Entomologie 147 (1): 1-20.


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