Thliptoceras shafferi
Thliptoceras shafferi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Thliptoceras |
Species: | T. shafferi |
Binomial name | |
Thliptoceras shafferi Bänziger, 1987 | |
Thliptoceras shafferi is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Bänziger in 1987.[1] It is found in China (Guangdong, Guangxi) and Thailand (Chiengmai).
The wingspan is 23–26 mm.[2] Adult males have been recorded sucking human perspiration.
Etymology
The species is named for Mr. M. Shaffer.[3]
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ Zhang, Xu & Li, 2014. Review of the genus Thliptoceras Warren, 1890 (Lep. Crambidae:Pyraustinae) from the Oriental region of China. Zootaxa 3796(2): 265-286
- ↑ Description of new moths which settle on man and animals in S. E. Asia (genera Thliptoceras, Hemiscopis, Toxobotys, Pyralidae, Lepid.)