Hygroplasta promyctera
| Hygroplasta promyctera | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Hygroplasta |
| Species: | H. promyctera |
| Binomial name | |
| Hygroplasta promyctera Wu & Park, 1998 | |
Hygroplasta promyctera is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by Wu and Park in 1998. It is found in Sri Lanka.[1]
The wingspan is 16-18 mm. The forewings are ochreous to brown with a silky sheen. The discal spots are small and brown. The hindwings are light ochreous to light brown.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Greek promycter (meaning hooked or beak).[2]
References
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