Microctenucha munda
| Microctenucha munda | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Thyrididae |
| Genus: | Microctenucha Warren, 1900 |
| Species: | M. munda |
| Binomial name | |
| Microctenucha munda (Hampson 1893)[1] | |
| Synonyms | |
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Microctenucha munda is a species of moth of the Thyrididae family. It is the only known species of the genus Microtenucha.
Its wingspan is 30mm.[2]
Distribution
It is found in India (Sikkim).
Biology
Known host-plants of this species are Litsea glutinosa and Neolitsea zeylanica (Lauraceae).[3]
References
- Warren, 1900. New genera and species of Drepanulidae, Thyrididae, Epiplemidae, and Geometridae.