Homaloxestis luzonensis
| Homaloxestis luzonensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Homaloxestis |
| Species: | H. luzonensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Homaloxestis luzonensis K.T. Park & B.K. Byun, 2007 | |
Homaloxestis luzonensis is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by K.T. Park and B.K. Byun in 2007. It is found in the Philippines (Luzon).[1]
The wingspan is 17-18 mm. The forewings are yellowish brown, the costa with a pale orange band along the margin. The hindwings are greyish orange.
Etymology
The species name is derived from the island of Luzon where the type locality is situated.[2]
References
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