Cliniodes iopolia

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

Cliniodes iopolia is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Hayden in 2011.[1] It is found in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.

The length of the forewings is 17–18 mm for males and about 18 mm for females. The forewing costa is grey with violet brown scales. The basal and medial areas are grey with scattered violet brown or ruby scales. The hindwings are translucent white with a black marginal band. Adults have been recorded on wing in January, September and November.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Greek íov (meaning violet) the Greek word for grey.[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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