Thliptoceras impube

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Thliptoceras impube
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Thliptoceras
Species:
T. impube
Binomial name
Thliptoceras impube
Zhang, 2014

Thliptoceras impube is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Zhang in 2014.[1] It is found in Guangdong, China.

The wingspan is 22–24 mm. The wings are pale yellow, gradually deepening from the postmedial line to the termen. The markings are fuscous.

Etymology[edit]

The species name refers to the uncus without setae and is derived from Latin impubis (meaning hairless).[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Zhang, Dandan; Xu, Jiawen; Li, Jinwei (2014). "Review of the genus Thliptoceras Warren, 1890 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Pyraustinae) from the Oriental region of China". Zootaxa. 3796 (2): 265–286. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3796.2.3.