Torodora epiphorana
| Torodora epiphorana | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Torodora |
| Species: | T. epiphorana |
| Binomial name | |
| Torodora epiphorana K.T. Park, 2002 | |
Torodora epiphorana is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by K.T. Park in 2002. It is found in Thailand.[1]
The wingspan is 15-16 mm. The forewings have a conspicuous blackish spot and two small spots near the upper and lower angles. There is an ill-defined yellowish costal patch at three-fourths. The hindwings are grey.
Etymology
The species name refers to the oblique median line of the forewings and is derived from Greek epiphor (meaning slanting).[2]
References
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