Lecithocera pakiaensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lecithoceridae
Genus: Lecithocera
Species:
L. pakiaensis
Binomial name
Lecithocera pakiaensis
Park, 2009

Lecithocera pakiaensis is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It was described by Kyu-Tek Park in 2009. It is found in Thailand.[1]

The wingspan is 13.5โ€“15 mm. The forewings are orange white, with brownish-orange scales scattered throughout, more dense beyond two-thirds. The discal spot is absent. The hindwings are pale grey.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the type locality.[2]

References

  1. โ†‘ Savela, Markku (December 30, 2018). "Lecithocera pakiaensis Park, 2009". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  2. โ†‘ Park, K.-t. 2009: Genus Lecithocera of Thailand. Part IV. Descriptions of three new species and notes on a little known species (Lepidoptera: Lecithoceridae). Zootaxa, 2208: 58-64. Abstract & excerpt


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