Cliniodes beckeralis

Cliniodes beckeralis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Cliniodes
Species: C. beckeralis
Binomial name
Cliniodes beckeralis
Hayden, 2011

Cliniodes beckeralis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Hayden in 2011.[1] It is found in coastal western Mexico (Colima).

The length of the forewings is about 12 mm for males and 12–14 mm for females. The forewings are white with black and dark grey lines and postmedial area. The costa is dark brownish grey and the basal area is white. The hindwings are white. Adults have been recorded on wing in June.

Etymology

The species is named for Dr. V. O. Becker.[2]

References

  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Revision of Cliniodes Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Odontiinae)


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