Biology:Anthopteryx

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Anthopteryx
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Anthopteryx

Dyar, 1914[1]
Species:
A. irichampa
Binomial name
Anthopteryx irichampa
Dyar, 1914

Anthopteryx is a monotypic snout moth described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr., an American entomologist, in 1914. Its single species, Anthopteryx irichampa, described in the same publication,[1] is found in Panama.[2]

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings are grey, shaded with reddish brown except along the costa. The hindwings are pale fuscous and translucent, with pale fringes.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4773802 entry