Zyganisus acalanthis

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Zyganisus acalanthis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Cossidae
Genus: Zyganisus
Species:
Z. acalanthis
Binomial name
Zyganisus acalanthis
Kallies & D.J. Hilton, 2012

Zyganisus acalanthis is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from southern Western Australia.

The wingspan is 42–44 mm for males. The forewings are grey with black strigulae and lines. The hindwings are grey with indistinct dark markings.

Etymology[edit]

The species name refers to the small size of the species and is derived from Latin acalanthis (meaning a small bird).[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kallies, A. & D.J. Hilton, 2012: Revision of Cossinae and small Zeuzerinae from Australia (Lepidoptera: Cossidae). Zootaxa 3454: 1-62. Abstract: [1].