Dasypyga independencia
| Dasypyga independencia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Dasypyga |
| Species: | D. independencia |
| Binomial name | |
| Dasypyga independencia Neunzig, 1996 | |
Dasypyga independencia is a species of snout moths in the genus Dasypyga. It was described by Neunzig, in 1996, and is known from the Dominican Republic.
The length of the forewings is 11-12.5 mm. The basal and subbasal area of the forewings is brownish purple, while the median area is mostly reddish brown, ochre and pale purple. The hindwings are dark brownish grey.[1]
The larvae possibly feed on mistletoe.
Etymology
The name refers to the type locality.