Torodora silvatica

Torodora silvatica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lecithoceridae
Genus: Torodora
Species: T. silvatica
Binomial name
Torodora silvatica
K.T. Park, 2007

Torodora silvatica is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by K.T. Park in 2007. It is found in Thailand.[1]

The wingspan is 15-18 mm. The forewings are pale brownish orange with a dark fuscous subbasal fascia on the costa. The discal spot is invisible and a reniform stigma is found near the cell. The postmedian band is poorly developed. The hindwings are pale brownish grey, with large reniform stigmata at the end of the cell.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin silva (meaning woods).[2]

References

  1. funet.fi
  2. Park, K.T., 2007: Three new species of Torodora Meyrick, 1894 from Thailand (Lepidoptera: Lecithoceridae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 35 (137): 23-28. Full article: .


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