Thliptoceras shafferi

Thliptoceras shafferi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Thliptoceras
Species: T. shafferi
Binomial name
Thliptoceras shafferi
Bänziger, 1987

Thliptoceras shafferi is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Bänziger in 1987.[1] It is found in China (Guangdong, Guangxi) and Thailand (Chiengmai).

The wingspan is 23–26 mm.[2] Adult males have been recorded sucking human perspiration.

Etymology

The species is named for Mr. M. Shaffer.[3]

References


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