Ceratoclasis discodontalis

Ceratoclasis discodontalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by George Hampson in 1899. It is found in Costa Rica and Venezuela.[1]

Ceratoclasis discodontalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Ceratoclasis
Species:
C. discodontalis
Binomial name
Ceratoclasis discodontalis
(Hampson, 1899)
Synonyms
  • Pilocrocis discodontalis Hampson, 1899
  • Pilocrocis tortuosalis Schaus, 1912

Description

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The wingspan is about 28 mm. The forewings are greyish brown with a yellowish tinge. The hindwings are ochreous, suffused with brown.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1898: 658