Tirsa

Tirsa is a genus of moths of the family Crambidae, containing only one species Tirsa fiona. It is found in French Polynesia (Rapa Iti).

Tirsa
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Tirsa

J. F. G. Clarke, 1971[1]
Species:
T. fiona
Binomial name
Tirsa fiona
J. F. G. Clarke, 1971

The wingspan is 24–28 mm. It is a dark brown moth with dark camouflaging speckles throughout its body. It is also known for its long, narrow antennae, which often extend back over its head, rather than ahead.

References

  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2011-10-11.


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