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Eschata xanthocera

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Eschata xanthocera
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Crambinae
Tribe: Chiloini
Genus: Eschata
Species:
E. xanthocera
Binomial name
Eschata xanthocera
Hampson, 1896

Eschata xanthocera is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1896. It is found in Sri Lanka.[1]

Description

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Its wingspan is about 38 mm. Forewings with somewhat produced and acute apex. In the male, the antennae is orange. Legs orange and fringed with whitish hair. Forewings with postmedial and submarginal lines almost obsolete. Cilia white with golden tips throughout.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ Hampson, G. F. (1896). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma. Vol. Moths Volume IV. Taylor and Francis – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.