Lygomusotima constricta

Lygomusotima constricta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Lygomusotima
Species: L. constricta
Binomial name
Lygomusotima constricta
Solis & Yen in Solis, Yen & Goolsby, 2004

Lygomusotima constricta is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Solis and Yen in 2004. It is found in the Philippines (Luzon).[1]

The length of the forewings is 6-7 mm

The larvae probably feed on Lygodium species.

Etymology

The species name is refers to the anterior constriction of the ductus bursae in the female.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ↑ Species of Lygomusotima new genus and Neomusotima Yoshiyasu (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from Australia and Southeastern Asia feeding on Lygodium microphyllum (Schizaeaceae)
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 9/22/2014. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.