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Lethata buscki

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Lethata buscki
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Lethata
Species:
L. buscki
Binomial name
Lethata buscki
Duckworth, 1964

Lethata buscki is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by W. Donald Duckworth in 1964. It is found in Belize, Honduras and Mexico.[1]

The wingspan is 19–21 mm (0.75–0.83 in). The forewings are deep ochreous with the costa rose. There is a spot at the end of the cell, composed of a ring of fuscous surrounding white scales. The hindwings are light ochreous slightly overcast with grey scales.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Lethata buscki Duckworth, 1964". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 3, 2018..
  2. ^ Proceedings of the United States National Museum 116 (3497): 102 Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.