Scythropiodes oncinius
| Scythropiodes oncinius | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Scythropiodes |
| Species: | S. oncinius |
| Binomial name | |
| Scythropiodes oncinius Park & Wu, 1997 | |
Scythropiodes oncinius is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Park and Wu in 1997. It is found in China (Hainan).[1]
The wingspan is 15-17 mm. The forewings are yellowish brown with a row covered with yellowish scales along the costal margin. The hindwings are light yellowish white.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Greek onkinos (meaning a hook).[2]
References
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