Torodora angustia
Torodora angustia is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2007. It is found in Thailand.[1]
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The wingspan is 13.5-14.5 mm. The forewings are clothed with brownish scales throughout. There is a large blackish spot on the apex, apically bordered with silvery-white scales on the inner margin. A few blackish dots are found along the costa preapically and the termen is margined with black scales. The hindwings are pale greyish orange.
Etymology
The species name refers to the narrow forewing and is derived from Latin angustus (meaning narrow).[2]
References
- Savela, Markku (October 30, 2018). "Torodora angustia Park, 2007". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- Park, K. T. (2007). "Three new species of Torodora Meyrick, 1894 from Thailand (Lepidoptera: Lecithoceridae)". SHILAP Revista de Lepidopterología. 35 (137): 23-28.
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